home range

noun

Ecology.

1. the area in which an animal normally lives.

home range

noun

1. ecology the area in which an animal normally ranges

Word History and Origins

Origin of home range¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Arrowhead's legendary status comes partly from her lineage; she is the daughter of Krishna and granddaughter of Machli - majestic tigresses who, once upon a time, dominated vast home ranges in Ranthambore with ferocity.

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But a new study found coyotes were less inclined to seek out higher-income areas in their home ranges, preferring to stick to less-wealthy parts, surprising researchers.

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The least nocturnal puma tracked was P-13, a female with a home range in the central and western Santa Monicas.

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Both individuals occupied two of the smallest home ranges ever recorded for adult males.

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Male mountain lions, territorial and looking for mates, have huge home ranges, averaging 150 square miles, says Sikich.

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