Feral
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Negative Implications
Often suggests problems or nuisances caused by animals living in the wild. 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. 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. The feral horses on the island live peacefully away from people.