Animal Behavior Concepts

noun a pursuit or hunt

verb to pursue in order to catch or catch up with

• The police engaged in a high-speed chase to apprehend the suspect.
• I love watching action movies with intense chase scenes.
• We decided to chase the sunset and see where it takes us.
• Success is not something you chase, but something you attract by the person you become.

adjective relating to or denoting animals that feed on plants

• The herbivorous animals in the savanna mainly feed on grass and leaves.
• My sister's pet rabbit is herbivorous, so she always has to make sure it has plenty of vegetables to eat.
• Dude, did you know that cows are totally herbivorous? They only eat plants and stuff.
• As a writer, I am herbivorous when it comes to ideas, always seeking out fresh and natural inspiration.

noun the action of stroking or caressing an animal

verb to stroke or caress an animal

• The act of petting a dog can help to strengthen the bond between the owner and the pet.
• I love petting my cat while watching TV in the evenings.
• She was caught petting her boyfriend in the back of the movie theater.
• The soft music was like gently petting my soul, soothing and calming.

noun A four-footed animal

• The quadruped walked gracefully across the meadow.
• I saw a cute little quadruped playing in the park.
• Check out that cool quadruped running around the neighborhood!
• The team worked together like a well-oiled quadruped machine.

adjective describing something that is able to be petted or touched in a gentle and affectionate way

• The fabric of the new sofa is so soft and petable.
• My cat's fur is so petable, I can't stop cuddling him.
• That puppy is so cute and petable, I just want to squeeze him!
• The idea of a stress-free vacation is so petable, I can't wait to relax on the beach.

verb to leave behind or give up on

• The company faced legal consequences for abandoning their environmental responsibilities.
• She regretted abandoning her old hobby of painting.
• I can't believe he's abandoning his friends for a girl he just met.
• Abandoning ship in the middle of a storm is never a good idea.