wild animal

Example Sentences

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In Brazil, it’s illegal to possess a wild animal without authorization from the government.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Today’s readers might recoil at the thought of a Scotsman making a pet out of a wild animal caught in southern Iraq.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Marva Young, who lives in the neighbourhood, told local news network KSDK: "I think of the danger, because that's a wild animal."

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

"We never had wild animal attacks before... after prosopis spread, lions, hyenas, wild cats and foxes invaded our villages," Mohammed said.

From Barron's • Nov. 12, 2025

“Stay calm, everyone. If it is a wild animal, it will not bother us if we stay near the fire.”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood