ferae naturae
adjective
fe·rae na·tu·rae ˈfer-ˌī-nə-ˈtu̇r-ˌī 
: wild by nature and not usually tamed
Word History
Etymology
Latin, of a wild nature
First Known Use
circa 1661, in the meaning defined above
Legal Definition
ferae naturae
adjective
fe·rae na·tu·rae ˈfir-ē-nə-ˈchu̇r-ē, -ˈtu̇r-, -ˈtyu̇r-; ˈfer-ˌī-nä-ˈtü-ˌrī
: wild by nature : not usually tamed
Note: Animals like wild ducks or bees are considered ferae naturae. At common law they cannot be claimed as one's property except under certain circumstances, as when captured.