Home Territory (Noun)
Meaning
The area in which an animal normally ranges.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The bear was aggressive when it sensed the intruder in its home territory.
- The deer was more nimble in its home territory where it knew the best paths to take.
- A bird will fiercely defend its home territory against other birds of the same species.
- The tiger's home territory included the dense jungle and the nearby river.
- A wolf's home territory can range from 50 to 1,000 square miles depending on the availability of prey.