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mating season

noun

: the time of year when an animal mates

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In the fall, during mating season, also known as the rut, many bucks may cross roads in search of a mate, causing chaos on Middle Tennessee streets, interstates and highways, animals experts say. Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Nov. 2025 In fact, guests have a good chance of seeing bull moose in the meadow below the lodge during the fall mating season. Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025 Deer mating season is from October to November, which makes deer behavior more erratic. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025 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 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 28 Nov. 2025.

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