breeding season

noun

: the period of time when animals are mating

Examples of breeding season in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 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

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“Breeding season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breeding%20season. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.

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