The act of capturing or seizing animals, objects, or persons (e.g., for research, control, or enforcement).
山で希少な野生動物が捕獲された。
A rare wild animal was captured in the mountains.
税関は密輸品を捕獲したと発表した。
Customs announced that they seized smuggled goods.
漁師たちは網で大量の魚を捕獲した。
The fishermen captured a large number of fish with their nets.