Wildlife Management

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun an enclosure or pen for horses, cattle, or other livestock

verb to gather or round up (livestock) into a corral

  • The rancher led the cattle into the corral for branding.
  • Let's corral all the kids in the backyard for the group photo.
  • I'll corral the snacks for the movie night.
  • The manager tried to corral all the ideas from the team into a coherent strategy.

noun a drug that has a calming or sedative effect

  • The veterinarian administered a tranquilizer to the agitated horse before examining it.
  • The doctor gave me a tranquilizer to help me relax before the procedure.
  • I need a tranquilizer to deal with my crazy boss.
  • Listening to classical music is like a tranquilizer for my mind.

noun the activity of hunting wild animals for sport, typically with the intention of keeping part of the animal (such as the head or skin) as a trophy

  • Trophy hunting is a controversial practice that involves killing wild animals for their body parts as trophies.
  • I heard that trophy hunting is still legal in some countries.
  • Trophy hunting is just plain cruel, man.
  • In the business world, some people engage in trophy hunting by pursuing prestigious clients or deals.

noun a squirrel's nest, typically made from twigs and leaves

  • The drey was carefully constructed by the squirrels in the tree.
  • I saw a drey up in the branches while walking in the park.
  • The drey looked cozy and warm, like a little squirrel home.
  • Her hair was piled up on her head in a messy drey.