What do we mean by calling an animal "wild"? A zoo tiger? A city fox? A feral cat? Nobody agrees š
We asked 358 wildlife experts, and "wild" isn't just one thing š¾ It isn't just the opposite of "domestic," but exists along a spectrum with multiple dimensions.
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When applied to non-human animals,'wild' is a poorly defined concept despite its central role in conservation, wildlife management, and environmental policy. Numerous attempts have been made to define...
