hunting instinct

collocation in English

meaningsofhuntingandinstinct

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hunting
noun[U]
uk
/ˈhʌn.tɪŋ/us
/ˈhʌn.t̬ɪŋ/
chasing and killing an animal or bird for food, sport, ...
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instinct
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/us
/ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/
the way people or animals naturally react or behave, without having to think or learn ...
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(Definition ofhuntingandinstinctfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Theirhuntinginstinctfinds full outlet within the walls of their home, as the place is infested with large sized audacious bugs.
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They are in a special category in may ways because they are so easily trainable, but ultimately they retain the wildhuntinginstinctwhich makes them extremely difficult to control.
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It has lively, stronghuntinginstinct.
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A stronghuntinginstinctis correct for the breed, which is not always good for other small pets such as cats or rabbits.
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Spaniels have a stronghuntinginstinctand may endanger birds and small animals.
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They are lively with a very stronghuntinginstinctand have a friendly attitude towards humans and other dogs.
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As a companion animal, this occasionally pronouncedhuntinginstinctmay manifest in the home as a dog that gives chase to birds, squirrel, and cats.
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They have kept their hunting instincts, but do not exhibit high energy and are better suited to being lapdogs.
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Running away or climbing a tree can activate the bear's hunting instincts and lead to it perceiving the human as prey.
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Given their hunting instincts, they are prone to chasing moving objects.
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It describes techniques for career survival and life management by keeping one's hunting instincts (such as networking and lifelong learning) sharp.
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Outdoors, its strong hunting instincts take over, and it can be difficult to turn it from a track after it starts trailing.
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A group of animals fleeing a predator will demonstrate herd behavior for protection; while some predators, such as wolves and dogs have instinctive herding abilities derived from primitive hunting instincts.
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Alex eventually comes around, though his hunting instincts begin to show; he has been away from the pampered zoo life of prepacked steaks for too long.
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