mating season

noun

: the time of year when an animal mates

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Alligators become more active and visible as temperatures start to rise and mating season begins. Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2026 Their mating season in Florida occurs mainly between December and April, while nesting typically takes place in late spring and hatching occurs between July and August. Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026 Another mating season occurs in August and September. Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026 After the mating season concludes, the snakes spread out, so there is far less activity at the dens. Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 14 May 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 11 Jun. 2026.

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