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This breeding season, the eagles laid at least 119 eggs, resulting in 96 hatchlings.
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Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 9 Nov. 2024
The zoo announced the happy news, which breaks its 1997 record of 15 condor chicks in one breeding season, in a statement on Friday.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 July 2024
Drivers should be on the look out for deer on Wisconsin roads during the months of October and November when deer are most active during breeding season, says the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024
Additionally, the American white ibis and great egret are common and especially numerous during the breeding season.
—David Escribano, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024
Until recently, smoke season rarely overlapped with the breeding season of most North American birds.
—Ian Rose, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Sep. 2024
During the breeding season, Costa's hummingbirds can be found in desert habitats, particularly areas with blooming ocotillo and other flowering plants.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 26 Sep. 2024
Cold-blooded insects generally prefer warmer temperatures, which not only extend their breeding seasons but accelerate their geographical expansion.
—Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2019
These birds are often recognized by their colorful beaks, which become especially vibrant during the breeding season.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 5 Sep. 2024
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Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 9 Nov. 2024
The zoo announced the happy news, which breaks its 1997 record of 15 condor chicks in one breeding season, in a statement on Friday.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 July 2024
Drivers should be on the look out for deer on Wisconsin roads during the months of October and November when deer are most active during breeding season, says the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024
Additionally, the American white ibis and great egret are common and especially numerous during the breeding season.
—David Escribano, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024
Until recently, smoke season rarely overlapped with the breeding season of most North American birds.
—Ian Rose, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Sep. 2024
During the breeding season, Costa's hummingbirds can be found in desert habitats, particularly areas with blooming ocotillo and other flowering plants.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 26 Sep. 2024
Cold-blooded insects generally prefer warmer temperatures, which not only extend their breeding seasons but accelerate their geographical expansion.
—Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2019
These birds are often recognized by their colorful beaks, which become especially vibrant during the breeding season.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Breeding season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breeding%20season. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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