
Feral
Negative Implications
Often suggests problems or nuisances caused by animals living in the wild.

Local residents complained about the feral pigeons invading their balconies.
Human Influence
Usually applied to animals that were domesticated but reverted to the wild.

Some feral dogs in the city may have once had owners.
Not Always Negative
Can describe animals simply living naturally without human interference.

The feral horses on the island live peacefully away from people.
Compare with
BruteFierceRestrainSavageTameUncontrolledUnrulyWild
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