noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
going feral; reverting to wild; escape (of a species)
Describes a domesticated or captive species returning to a wild state, often used in ecology and biology. The 'escape' gloss refers to a species escaping captivity and establishing a wild population.
外来種が野生化して生態系に影響を与えている。
Introduced species have gone feral and are affecting the ecosystem.
飼い猫が野生化すると、小動物を捕食するようになる。
When domestic cats go feral, they start preying on small animals.