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This began during the Middle Ages when it was believed the date marked the beginning of birds' mating season.
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Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2024
Tarantula mating season starts early amid threats to arachnids.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2023
Male alligators produce deep, resonant bellows, especially during the mating season.
—Craig Caudill, Field & Stream, 30 Nov. 2023
Mid-July is the beginning of mating season, which generally lasts a month, according to park officials.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2023
While kangaroos are generally peaceful, males may engage in boxing matches, especially during mating season, to establish dominance.
—Maeghan Dolph, Fox News, 30 Jan. 2024
Whale songs are used to communicate during mating season and also to convey loneliness or loss.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 17 Jan. 2024
This most often occurs during mating season when the bird may believe its territory is threatened.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2024
The buck, who was described as having two spikes on each antler, was later seen sparring with another young buck in the yard, which is common behavior during mating season, per officials.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 18 Dec. 2023
Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2024
Tarantula mating season starts early amid threats to arachnids.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2023
Male alligators produce deep, resonant bellows, especially during the mating season.
—Craig Caudill, Field & Stream, 30 Nov. 2023
Mid-July is the beginning of mating season, which generally lasts a month, according to park officials.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2023
While kangaroos are generally peaceful, males may engage in boxing matches, especially during mating season, to establish dominance.
—Maeghan Dolph, Fox News, 30 Jan. 2024
Whale songs are used to communicate during mating season and also to convey loneliness or loss.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 17 Jan. 2024
This most often occurs during mating season when the bird may believe its territory is threatened.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2024
The buck, who was described as having two spikes on each antler, was later seen sparring with another young buck in the yard, which is common behavior during mating season, per officials.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 18 Dec. 2023
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“Mating season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mating%20season. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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