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 root out something with the snout

(of a bird, aircraft, etc.) to remain at one place in midair

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

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

to move suddenly or jerkily; to leap or jump with a quick, sudden movement, as a horse might do

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

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

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

to build a nest or live in it

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

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

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

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

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

to use the front feet in a repetitive and scratching motion, often done by animals to express eagerness, curiosity, or frustration

to pass, endure, or spend the winter season

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

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

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

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

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

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, etc.) to ride as fast as possible

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

to feed on leaves, twigs, or other plant materials by nibbling or grazing, commonly done by animals such as deer or goats

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

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

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 move stealthily and with intent, especially by a predatory animal

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 in a slow, heavy, and awkward manner, often due to the size or weight of the body or object being carried

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