to pursue and capture or kill other animals as a means of securing food or defending territory
狩る
(of animals or birds) to lose hair, feathers, etc. temporarily before they grow back
脱皮する
(of fish, birds, or other animals) to move to different geographic areas according to seasons in order to breed, find food, or escape harsh environmental conditions
移動する
to make or become undetectable by resembling the color or shape of a surrounding
カモフラージュする
to move stealthily or quietly towards prey or a target, typically in a deliberate and calculated manner
忍び寄る
(of an animal or insect) to pierce the skin of another animal or a human, typically injecting poison, either in self-defense or while preying
刺す
to follow a person or thing and see where they go, often for the purpose of catching them
追いかける
to react or respond with anger, irritation, or indignation, often by stiffening or erecting hairs or bristles on the body
逆上する
to move suddenly or jerkily; to leap or jump with a quick, sudden movement, as a horse might do
跳ねる
to deposit pollen on a plant or flower so that it can produce new seeds or fruit
受粉する
(of a bird) to produce a melodious, trilling, or warbling song with a series of varying notes and pitches
さえずる
to groom oneself or another individual by straightening and cleaning the feathers or fur using the beak or tongue
羽繕いする
to shed or cast off of old skin, scales, feathers, or horns, typically as part of a natural growth
皮を脱ぐ
to track something using one's sense of smell, typically performed by animals to locate food, identify potential threats, or find mates
嗅ぐ
to search for and consume decaying or dead organic matter as a source of food, often done by animals
あさる
to stand up or lift oneself onto the hind legs, often used to describe animals assuming an upright position with their front limbs off the ground
後ろ足で立つ
to use the front feet in a repetitive and scratching motion, often done by animals to express eagerness, curiosity, or frustration
爪でひっかく
to cause a marine animal to come onto shore or land, either intentionally or unintentionally
浜に引き上げる
to move about in a lively and playful way, usually by jumping or running, as seen in the behavior of young or excited animals
跳ねる
to play or engage in lively, joyful, and often energetic or spontaneous activities
戯れる
to shake, fluff up, or disarrange the feathers of a bird, either as a sign of agitation, aggression, or fear, or as a part of their natural grooming behavior
ふくらませる
to expel a fine mist or stream of liquid or other substance from the body, often as a defense mechanism or as a way to mark territory or communicate with other animals
スプレーする
to startle or suddenly move away from something or someone, often due to fear, timidity, or a desire to avoid contact or attention
怯える
to scratch or scrape at something with the hands or claws, as if trying to dig or climb
引っかく
to dig or search for something by using the snout, as done by certain animals like pigs
掘り起こす
to dig a hole or tunnel into the ground or other surface to create a space for shelter or habitation
穴を掘る
to chew and regurgitate food, typically performed by ruminant animals such as cows and sheeps
反芻する
(of a horse or other animals) to move at a speed faster than a walk and slower than a canter
トロットする
to feed on leaves, twigs, or other plant materials by nibbling or grazing, commonly done by animals such as deer or goats
ついばむ
to bound or run with long, easy strides, often seen in animals such as horses, wolves, or gazelles
跳ぶ
to walk in a proud or self-assured manner, with the body held upright and the chest puffed out
堂々と歩く
to move smoothly and effortlessly through the air or on a surface with little or no propulsion
滑る
to move or flap rapidly and lightly, typically referring to the motion of wings, leaves, or other flexible objects
ひらひらする
to leap or spring forward with energy and enthusiasm, often with all feet leaving the ground simultaneously
跳ねる
to walk at a slow and leisurely pace, usually without any particular purpose or urgency
ぶらぶら歩く
to quickly and unexpectedly attack a group or place to surround and capture them
突襲する
to walk with short, clumsy steps and a swaying motion from side to side, typically as a result of being overweight or having short legs
よちよち歩く
to move in a slow, heavy, and awkward manner, often due to the size or weight of the body or object being carried
鈍く動く