rulesofthewild
nounUK /ruːlz əv ðə waɪld/
US /ruːlz əv ðə waɪld/
The rules of the wild are the special ways animals must act to stay safe and live in nature.
The old wolf knew the rules of the wild and always found food and shelter.
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2. The unwritten customs that animals follow to survive in nature.
Young foxes learn the rules of the wild from their mother.
3. The harsh realities and challenges of living in nature.
The documentary showed the rules of the wild, where only the strongest survive.
4. A set of guidelines for surviving in a difficult or untamed environment.
The hikers learned the rules of the wild before entering the forest.