Legal Definitions - feral animal

A feral animal is a domestic animal that has returned to a wild state. Unlike other animals of their species, feral animals are usually unsocialized to people.

• A group of feral cats living in an abandoned building
• A pack of feral dogs roaming a rural area
• A herd of feral horses living in the wild

These examples illustrate the definition of feral animals because they were once domesticated animals but have returned to living in the wild. They are not used to being around humans and may be difficult to approach or handle.