Animals - Verbs Relating to Animals

(of sheep, cows, etc.) to feed on the grass in a field

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

(of an aircraft or a bird) to descend steeply in the air

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

(of some animals or plants) to spend the winter sleeping deeply

(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

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

(of a bird) to land and rest on something, such as a branch, bar, etc.

to change wild animals or plants for human use or cultivation

(of an animal or baby) to take or eat food

(of birds) to make high-pitched and pleasing sounds

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

to rub gently or caress an animal's fur or hair

(of a bird) to move the beak in a sudden movement and bite something

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

(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

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

to go higher while flying

to move smoothly and quietly, like a snake

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

(of a bird or an animal) to move forward by jumping on all feet

(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

to twist or pull fibers together to form a continuous thread or yarn

to gather or travel to a place in large, dense groups

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

to build a nest or live in it

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

to hunt, capture, and eat other animals as a means of survival

to stand or rise onto the back legs, usually referring to animals

to regularly eat a specific type of food to stay alive and grow

to move about in a lively and playful way, usually by jumping or running, as seen in the behavior of young or excited animals

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

to startle or suddenly move away from something or someone, often due to fear, timidity, or a desire to avoid contact or attention

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

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

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

(of a horse or other animals) to move at a speed faster than a walk and slower than a canter

to jump very high or over a long distance

to move quickly and lightly from somewhere or something to another

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

to move or flap rapidly and lightly, typically referring to the motion of wings, leaves, or other flexible objects

to run or move quickly and playfully with small, light steps

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

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

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

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

to attack violently and suddenly in a battle

to move or travel through the air

to move slowly with the body near the ground or on the hands and knees

to move or make something move from one side to another while suspended