the wild
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Genetic evidence suggests the wild oysters are their offspring—spawn that slipped the cages and grew free.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
Humboldt penguins are listed as vulnerable in the wild due to threats such as climate change, overfishing and habitat disturbance.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
There are fewer than 50,000 Asian elephants in the wild, according to the World Wildlife Fund -- most in India, with others in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
The center’s veterinarian believes the otter should be well enough to be released into the wild in seven to 10 days.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
When the time was right, when the island had recovered, the wild robot would venture out again.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
