Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mating-season
Noun
/ˈmeɪtɪŋ ˈsiːzən/
Definition
The specific time during the year when animals engage in mating behaviors.
Examples
- Many animals, such as deer, exhibit unique behaviors during the mating-season.
- During the mating-season, male birds sing more loudly to attract females.
- Some species migrate to specific locations to find mates in their mating-season.
Meaning
Mating-season refers to the period when animals are actively involved in reproduction, resulting in courtship and mating activities.
Synonyms
- breeding period
- courtship time
- reproduction phase
