Animal Welfare and Scaring Vocabulary

A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering animal welfare issues, biological behaviors, and horror-related terms found in the lesson notes.

ANIMAL WELFARE

The state of well-being of an animal, including its physical and mental health.

ANIMAL TRADE/ TRAFFICKING

The illegal movement, sale, or exchange of animals and animal products.

OVERHUNTING

The hunting of a species at a rate faster than it can naturally replenish its population.

OVERFISHING

The act of catching fish in such quantities that it depletes the stock and prevents natural recovery.

POACHING

The illegal practice of hunting or capturing wild animals, often for profit.

FUR TRADE

The global industry involved in the acquisition and sale of animal pelts and fur.

ANIMAL TESTING

The use of non-human animals in scientific experimentation or product safety research.

SHRINKING HABITAT

The process where the natural environment of a species is destroyed or reduced in size.

(IN) CAPTIVITY

A state where animals are kept in an enclosure or confined space rather than living in the wild.

CRUELTY-FREE

A label indicating that a product was developed without testing on animals.

TO BREED

The process of animals producing offspring through reproduction.

TO TAME

To train or domesticate a wild animal for human interaction or use.

TO PUT DOWN

To humanely euthanize an animal, often because it is suffering or old.

TO SLAUGHTER

To kill animals, specifically for their meat or other commercial products.

TO NEST

The act of an animal building or using a place to lay its eggs or shelter its young.

TO LAY EGGS

The biological process by which animals like birds and reptiles produce eggs from their bodies.

PREY

An animal that is hunted and killed by another animal for food.

SCAVENGER

An animal that feeds on the remains of dead animals or decaying organic matter.

PEST

An animal or insect that is destructive, nuisance-causing, or harmful to crops and humans.

PREDATOR

An animal that naturally preys on other animals for sustenance.

ANIMAL SANCTUARY

A facility that provides a safe and permanent home for animals who have been rescued.

RODENT

A group of mammals, including rats and mice, characterized by having a pair of continuously growing incisors in each jaw.

BOGEY/BOGIE

An imaginary evil spirit or ghost.

BOGEYMAN

A mythical character often used by adults to frighten children into behaving.

(BREAK OUT IN A) CHILL(S)

To suddenly feel a sensation of cold or shivering, often caused by fear or illness.

COLD SWEAT

A state of perspiration that occurs while the body is cold, usually triggered by extreme fear or anxiety.

HAUNTED HOUSE

A house that is believed to be inhabited by disembodied spirits or ghosts.