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Difference between In the wild and In the wilds

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in the wild—(of animals) living in an undomesticated state in their natural surroundings:

  • In the wild, giant pandas are usually alone except for mothers with cubs.

in the wilds—

1. far from normal habitation; remote from urban life and culture:

  • My family used to live out in the wilds of Lynn Valley, in an old house.

2. = in the wild:

  • These tour packages are designed to let you have the best wildlife experience through watching animals in the wilds.