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Simple English definitions for legal terms
wild animal
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A quick definition of wild animal:
A wild animal is any living creature that is not a human being. They are animals that are naturally untamable, unpredictable, dangerous, or mischievous. They are different from domestic animals, which are animals that are usually kept by humans for their service. Feral animals are domestic animals that have returned to a wild state. Vicious animals are animals that have shown themselves to be dangerous to humans. Wild animals, such as game, are part of the land and do not belong to any particular person.
A more thorough explanation:
A wild animal is any living creature that is not a human being. They are usually found in their natural habitat and are not domesticated or trained to serve humans. Wild animals can be dangerous, unpredictable, and mischievous.
- Lions, tigers, and bears are examples of wild animals that are naturally untamable and dangerous to humans.
- Deer, rabbits, and squirrels are examples of wild animals that are not dangerous to humans but are still considered wild because they are not domesticated.
- A feral cat is an example of a domestic animal that has returned to a wild state. They are unsocialized to people and can be unpredictable.
The examples illustrate that wild animals can be both dangerous and harmless, but they are all considered wild because they are not domesticated. Even a domestic animal like a cat can become wild if it returns to its natural state.