to pursue and capture or kill other animals as a means of securing food or defending territory

狩る, 追跡する

(of animals or birds) to lose hair, feathers, etc. temporarily before they grow back

脱皮する, 換羽する

(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, 移住する

to make or become undetectable by resembling the color or shape of a surrounding

カモフラージュする, 隠す

to move stealthily or quietly towards prey or a target, typically in a deliberate and calculated manner

忍び寄る, つける

(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, 毒を注入する

to follow a person or thing and see where they go, often for the purpose of catching them

追いかける, 追跡する

to react or respond with anger, irritation, or indignation, often by stiffening or erecting hairs or bristles on the body

逆上する, 怒って毛が逆立つ

(of a horse) to leap or jump with its back arched, typically in an attempt to throw off a rider or in a show of resistance

バクッと跳ねる, 鳴る

to deposit pollen on a plant or flower so that it can produce new seeds or fruit

受粉する, ポリネーションする

(of a bird) to produce a melodious, trilling, or warbling song with a series of varying notes and pitches

さえずる, 歌う

to groom oneself or another individual by straightening and cleaning the feathers or fur using the beak or tongue

羽繕いする, 手入れする

to shed or cast off of old skin, scales, feathers, or horns, typically as part of a natural growth

皮を脱ぐ, 脱皮する

to track something using one's sense of smell, typically performed by animals to locate food, identify potential threats, or find mates

嗅ぐ, 追跡する

to search for and consume decaying or dead organic matter as a source of food, often done by animals

あさる, 食べ尽くす

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, 前足で引っ掻く

to cause a marine animal to come onto shore or land, either intentionally or unintentionally

浜に引き上げる, ビーチに持ってくる

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, 遊ぶ

to play or engage in lively, joyful, and often energetic or spontaneous activities

戯れる, 遊ぶ

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, 乱す

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, 噴霧する

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, 退く

to scratch or scrape at something with the hands or claws, as if trying to dig or climb

引っかく, こする

to dig or search for something by using the snout, as done by certain animals like pigs

掘り起こす, 探し出す

to dig a hole or tunnel into the ground or other surface to create a space for shelter or habitation

穴を掘る, バロウする

to chew and regurgitate food, typically performed by ruminant animals such as cows and sheeps

反芻する, 再咀嚼する

(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, 御主人に合わせたギャロップする

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, 食べる

to bound or run with long, easy strides, often seen in animals such as horses, wolves, or gazelles

跳ぶ, 走る

to walk in a proud or self-assured manner, with the body held upright and the chest puffed out

堂々と歩く, 誇らしげに歩く

to move smoothly and effortlessly through the air or on a surface with little or no propulsion

滑る, 飛ぶ

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, 揺れる

to leap or spring forward with energy and enthusiasm, often with all feet leaving the ground simultaneously

跳ねる, 飛び跳ねる

to walk at a slow and leisurely pace, usually without any particular purpose or urgency

ぶらぶら歩く, のんびり歩く

to quickly and unexpectedly attack a group or place to surround and capture them

突襲する, 襲いかかる

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, フラフラと歩く

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, 重々しく動く

