mating season

noun

: the time of year when an animal mates

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Bucks will regrow their antlers every year ahead of mating season, and then shed them during the late winter, after mating season is over, the university stated on its website. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 23 July 2026 Bull bison can become especially aggressive during the annual mating season. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026 Weber also noted that mating season is coming to an end, when alligators become very territorial. Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 During mating season, from late November through the end of March, the scout snakes become especially valuable. Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 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 4 Aug. 2026.

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