wild animals

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The role of modern zoos remains contested: they argue they play a vital role in conservation, while critics question the ethics of keeping wild animals in captivity.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

After the Eaton fire displaced wild animals from their natural habitat, the sightings grew.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

In the wild, animals do whatever they have to do to survive.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

"Direct contact with nature gave the friars legitimacy, special spiritual powers and access to valuable natural resources including timber, crops and wild animals," Dr. Ilko says.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

The inside of the gas station looked like it had been ravaged by wild animals, and there was a fairly good chance that it had been.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken