Noun
the physical (or animal) side of a person as opposed to the spirit or intellect
Source: WordNetIf the abstraction is truly made well above the animal nature in man-his gregarious nature-it will keep the ancient rituals of his higher nature as long as possible. Human abstractions if true usually become ritual. Frank Lloyd Wright
Not until man is willing to recognize his animal nature - in the good sense of the word - will he create genuine culture. Wilhelm Reich
Greed is a basic part of animal nature. Being against it is like being against breathing or eating. It means nothing. Ben Stein
The powers of animal nature fostered a belief in nymphs whose existence was bound to the trees and the waters, and in gods with human forms and the heads or tails of animals who stood for primitive bodily instincts. Source: Internet
Rasatala — Located in the ankles, it is the centre of selfishness and pure animal nature. Source: Internet