mating season

noun

: the time of year when an animal mates

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The incident comes during coyote mating season, which typically runs from January through March and peaks in February, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Agricultural Commissioner. Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026 Towhees are primarily monogamous, but only during mating season. Joan Morris, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026 During the summer mating season, though, they can be found nesting on the Arctic tundra. Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026 Skunks are polygamous, and male skunks travel up to 5 miles during mating season looking for love with as many potential mates as possible. Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 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 13 Mar. 2026.

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