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1. Synonyms, etymology, translation, definition, examples and notes

1.1. IPA transcription and prononciation for wildlife and fauna:

Wild • life (BrE / ˈwaɪldlaɪf / NAmE / ˈwaɪldlaɪf / ); fauna ( BrE / ˈfɔːnə / NAmE / ˈfɔːnə /)

1.2. Synonyms of wildlife:

We have one international synonym for wildlife, notably:

fauna

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1.3. Etymology of wildlife and fauna:

Old English wilde "in the natural state, uncultivated, untamed, undomesticated, uncontrolled," from Proto-Germanic *wildia- (source also of Old Saxon wildi, Old Norse. "game"), of uncertain origin, perhaps from PIE root *welt- "woodlands; wild" (https://www.etymonline.com › word › wildlife)

1.4. French translation of wildlife and fauna:

Wildlife can be translated into French as:

1.5. Definition of wildlife in fisheries:

Wildlife, also known as or fauna, is defined as: all of the animals in a specific area, period of time, etc.

1.6. Plural of wildlife:

Wildlife;

1.7. Usage example of wildlife:

Law No. 94/01 of 20 January 1994 to lay down forestry, wildlife and fisheries regulations, PART I, article 8, paragraph 1 : « Within the context of this law, logging or customary right means the right which is recognized as being that of the local population to harvest ail forest, wildlife and fisheries products freely for their personal use, except the protected species. »

1.8. Notes on wildlife

Wildlife refers to undomesticated animal species, but has come to include all organisms that grow or live wild in an area without being introduced by humans.(Wikipedia)

Fishery terminology records for Wildlife

2. Legal instruments related to: Wildlife

1. Law No. 94/01 of 20 January 1994 to lay down forestry, wildlife and fisheries regulations in Cameroon, article 1:

" This law and the implementing instruments thereof lay down forestry, wildlife and fisheries regulations with a view to attaining the general objectives of the forestry; wildlife and fisheries policy, within the framework of an integrated management ensuring sustainable conservation and use of the said resources and of the various ecosystems. "

2. Law No. 94/01 of 20 January 1994 to lay down forestry, wildlife and fisheries regulations in Cameroon, article 8, paragraph 1:

" Within the context of this law, logging or customary right means the right which is recognized as being that of the local population to harvest ail forest, wildlife and fisheries products freely for their personal use, except the protected species. "

3. Law No. 94/01 of 20 January 1994 to lay down forestry, wildlife and fisheries regulations in Cameroon, article 8, paragraph 2:

" The Ministers in charge of forestry, wildlife and fisheries may, because of public interest, and in consultation with the populations concerned, temporarily or permanently suspend the exercise of logging rights, when necessary. Such suspension shall be done in consonance with the general regulations on expropriation by reason of public interest. "

4. Law No. 94/01 of 20 January 1994 to lay down forestry, wildlife and fisheries regulations in Cameroon, article 9, paragraph 1:

" Within the context of this law, forest products shall comprise mainly wood and non- wood products as well as wildlife and fishery resources derived from the forest. "

5. Law No. 94/01 of 20 January 1994 to lay down forestry, wildlife and fisheries regulations in Cameroon, article 10, paragraph 1:

" The services in charge of forestry, wildlife and fisheries shall, as the case may be, issue recovery notices for duties and taxes in forestry, wildlife and fishery resources. "

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