breeding season

noun

: the period of time when animals are mating

Examples of breeding season in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web These birds are often recognized by their colorful beaks, which become especially vibrant during the breeding season. Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 5 Sep. 2024 However, the best time to visit may be between July through October when the whales make their way to the area for breeding season, making a whale-watching excursion a must-do activity. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2024 After the 2024 breeding season, 126 pups have been released to 48 dens, but they will not be considered successful until they have been documented in the wild after two years. Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 29 July 2024 In Britain, their unusually early breeding season gives them an advantage over native species, such as nuthatches and woodpeckers, in the competition for nesting or roosting cavities. The Week Uk, theweek, 11 Aug. 2024 Pandas are solitary animals in the wild and are housed separately in zoos, except during the breeding season when there is a short window of ovulation. Karen Kucher, The Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2024 Conservationists will be able to release more California condors into the wild thanks to a record number of chicks hatched at the Los Angeles Zoo this breeding season. Justine Calma, The Verge, 26 July 2024 Seagulls can be a nuisance, especially during breeding season from April to August, but they are protected under the Nature Conservation Act, notes the website of the municipality of The Hague, the administrative capital of the Netherlands. David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024 Most birds experience an annual molt, typically after the breeding season, Shultz said, but species like American goldfinches replace their feathers twice a year. Karina Zaiets, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024

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“Breeding season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breeding%20season. Accessed 25 Sep. 2024.

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