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

His Reliance Group operates the world's largest oil refining complex in the state, as well as a privately run mega-zoo billed as the biggest "wild animal rescue centre".

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

“Do not listen, little future person! Behaving like a wild animal is all very well for your father’s wolfish wards, but it will never do for the heir to this great estate!”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood