mating season

noun

: the time of year when an animal mates

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Birds may see their reflection, especially during mating season, mistake it for a rival, and repeatedly attack the car. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025 Because of this, local officials are encouraging drivers to drive more slowly and with much more caution through mating season, which typically slows down towards the end of November into December. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025 Elk mating season occurs during the months of September and October, according to National Park Service, with single calves born May to late June. Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025 Certain dogs are never allowed to roam freely, such as a female dog during mating season or any vicious dog, according to state law. Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 25 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mating season

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“Mating season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mating%20season. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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