益えき獣じゅう

noun

beneficial animal; useful animal

Refers to animals that are directly or indirectly helpful to humans, such as pollinators, pest-eaters, or animals providing resources. Often contrasted with 害獣 (harmful animal).

Antonyms: 害獣

• ミツバチは代だい表ひょう的てきな益えき獣じゅうです。

  Honeybees are a typical beneficial animal.

• 害がい獣じゅうだけでなく益えき獣じゅうも保ほ護ごする必ひつ要ようがある。

  We need to protect not only harmful animals but also beneficial ones.