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Feral

usgb/ˈferəl/Volume
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Negative Implications

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

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Local residents complained about the feral pigeons invading their balconies.
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Human Influence

Usually applied to animals that were domesticated but reverted to the wild.

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Some feral dogs in the city may have once had owners.
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Not Always Negative

Can describe animals simply living naturally without human interference.

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