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wild

(wīld)

adj. wilder, wildest

Occurring, growing, or living in a natural state; not domesticated, cultivated, or tamed: wild geese; edible wild plants.

wild′ly adv.

wild′ness n.

Genetics Referring to that which has been neither intentionally inbred or genetically manipulated
Vox populi
(1) Referring to a natural environment; not domesticated—e.g., animals on the Serengeti
(2) Referring to a lack of inhibition and self-control

wild

adjective Referring to that which has been neither intentionally inbred or genetically manipulated

wild

Relating to an entity, such as a virus, bacterium or gene that arises naturally or that comes from a natural environment, rather than that originates in a laboratory or as a result of artificial circumstances.

Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005

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[USPRwire, Mon Aug 26 2019] Unique Marketing Strategies Take Center Stage in Wild Pollock Market Amid the growing rigorous competition in wild Pollock market, stakeholders have shifted their focus towards deploying various growth strategies to gain an extra edge in the market.

Global Steady Wild Pollock Market Forecast and Segments, 2018 to 2028 By FMR

[ClickPress, Mon Aug 26 2019] Unique Marketing Strategies Take Center Stage in Wild Pollock Market Amid the growing rigorous competition in wild Pollock market, stakeholders have shifted their focus towards deploying various growth strategies to gain an extra edge in the market.

Research report covers the Wild Pollock Market Forecasts and Growth, 2018 to 2028

During the last one decade, wild boars have started appearing in Galliyat, upper areas of Margalla hills, Kashmir region and Khyber Pakthukwa.

Climate Change induced migration of wild boars to Galliyat, posing serious threat to crops, local flora-fauna

As the amount of time children and families are spending outside in nature continues to decline, the RSPB launched the Wild Challenge online awards scheme to encourage families to get closer to the natural world.

Get close to nature; GOING OUT

The Packaged Facts report finds that pet owners, regardless of the type of animal they have, are much more inclined to feed wild birds than non-pet owners.

Wild Bird Products to Hit $2.2B by 2021

The potential risks of honeybees to wild pollinators does not mean they're not useful for improving the yield of many mass-flowering crops.

Conserving honey bees does not help wildlife

With a number of forests and national parks spread across Sri Lanka, wild boars and monkeys among other animals would often journey from the forest to the urban areas and cause a threat to human life and infrastructure.

Wildlife Woes

A partnership between Equine Legacy Ranch and Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund (HVWHPF) was established to create a unique central location that tends to join the needs of rescued wild horses with people seeking restorative and peaceful engagement.

Long Awaited Sanctuary to Benefit the Virginia Range Wild Horses

'The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild' Beginner's Guide

'The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild' - Every Guide Or Tip You'll Ever Need

Supported by the Big Lottery Fund and led by Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Grow Wild motivates communities, friends, neighbours and individuals to come together to transform local spaces by sowing, growing and enjoying UK native wild flowers.

Grants of up to PS4,000 for groups to grow wild

Grow Wild is a dynamic PS10.5million programme funded by the Big Lottery Fund and led by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, to bring people and communities together to sow, grow and enjoy UK native wild flowers.