breeding season

noun

: the period of time when animals are mating

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The unique form of this species is characteristic of males, who form harems and claim territories during the breeding season. Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025 This means there may be fewer eggs in a breeding season immediately after a divorce, but that number could then rise once the birds have been together for multiple seasons. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2025 Coyotes Rampage in Chicago Coyote sightings and interactions in Chicago are increasing as the breeding season, lasting from January to March, gets underway. Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025 Such a scenario could hinder the survival of these already vulnerable species, especially during the crucial breeding season. Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2025 The breeding season for coyotes occurs in February and March when females are receptive. Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025 The downy woodpecker also whinnies like a miniature horse throughout the breeding season. Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025 Drakes Beach in the Point Reyes National Seashore is temporarily closed to accommodate elephant seals that have set up camp for the breeding season. Adrian Rodriguez, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025 In the 2023-2024 breeding season, about 950 pups successfully weaned from their mothers, according to park data. Adrian Rodriguez, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025

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“Breeding season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breeding%20season. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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