"To capture the animal" means to catch or secure the animal, usually with the intention of gaining control over it or confining it in some way. Full definition
But the project could use some additional staff, as the process of capturing the animals and screening them in the laboratory is labor - intensive, he said. (sciencedaily.com)
If you can identify or safely capture the animal, you may not need to have shots. (tampabayvets.net)
But in addition to advancing scientific knowledge, trail cameras have also captured animals unintentionally making us smile. (discovermagazine.com)