wild animals

[/waɪld ˈænɪməlz/]
nounpl: wild animals
animais selvagens
1. Animals in their natural state that have not been domesticated or tamed by humans
The safari allowed us to observe wild animals in their natural habitat.
O safári nos permitiu observar animais selvagens em seu habitat natural.
2. Untamed creatures living freely in nature without human control or care
Wild animals require vast territories to survive and thrive.
Animais selvagens requerem vastos territórios para sobreviver e prosperar.
3. Fauna that exhibits natural behaviors and instincts unmodified by domestication
Conservation efforts focus on protecting wild animals from extinction.
Os esforços de conservação focam em proteger os animais selvagens da extinção.
In Brazilian culture, interest in wild animals reflects the country's biodiversity, particularly in the Amazon rainforest. Educational programs and documentaries about Brazilian fauna are culturally significant. In the USA, wild animals represent untamed nature and freedom, often featured in national parks and wildlife documentaries. Both cultures emphasize conservation and environmental protection of wild animal species.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
faunawildlifeuntamed animalsnatural creaturesbeasts
Antonyms / Antônimos
domestic animalsdomesticated animalstame animalspetslivestock

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
animais selvagens
Most common and widely used term
Brazil
fauna selvagem
More formal or technical usage
Brazil
animais bracos
Older or regional variant meaning 'wild/untamed animals'
Portugal
animais selvagens
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'fauna brava' in some contexts

Related Words

wildlifenaturehabitatconservationpredatorendangered species

Related Idioms & Phrases

call of the wild
in the wild
back to nature
survival of the fittest
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