pairing animals
noun phraseUK /ˈpeə.rɪŋ ˈæn.ɪ.məlz/
US /ˈper.ɪŋ ˈæn.ə.məlz/
Pairing animals means putting two animals together.
The zookeeper is pairing animals from the same habitat so they can share a home.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of bringing two animals together to breed.
The farm uses careful pairing animals to produce healthy calves.
3. A method of placing animals in twos for study or observation.
In the lab, pairing animals helps researchers compare their behavior.
4. The process of matching animals for companionship.
Pairing animals like guinea pigs can keep them from feeling lonely.