Simple English definitions for legal terms
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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 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.
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.