Wildlife Terminology

noun a hidden place; a secluded or isolated place

verb to put or keep out of sight; conceal from the view or notice of others

• The criminal attempted to hide the stolen goods in a secret compartment.
• I told you to hide the snacks before mom sees them!
• She tried to hide her phone from her nosy friend.
• His emotions were so intense that he couldn't hide them anymore.

noun a plant that absorbs nutrients from animals or other organisms

• The man eater was a term used to describe a dangerous animal that preyed on humans.
• Watch out for that man eater of a dog next door, he's not very friendly.
• She's known around town as the man eater, always going after guys for their money.
• In the competitive business world, she was seen as a man eater, always looking to outperform her male colleagues.

adjective not controlled or constrained

• The untamed wilderness was filled with diverse flora and fauna.
• Her untamed hair flowed freely in the wind.
• That party was totally untamed, everyone was wild and crazy.
• His untamed emotions often led to outbursts of anger.

noun a large, powerful wild cat known for its tan or tawny coat and long tail, typically found in North and South America

adjective describing the gender of the cougar as male

• The male cougar is often referred to as a 'tom' or 'stud'.
• That male cougar at the bar was hitting on all the young women.
• Check out that hot older guy, he's a total male cougar!
• In the business world, the male cougar is the experienced executive who mentors younger employees.

noun A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'wolf run' is a noun because it refers to a specific type of activity or location involving wolves.

• The wolf run is a popular event at the annual wildlife conservation fundraiser.
• I heard there's a wolf run happening next weekend, wanna join?
• The wolf run was totally lit, everyone had a blast!
• His determination to succeed was like a wolf run, relentless and fierce.