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The male roller makes a sport of annoying other birds that stray into its breeding area during the short mating season.
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Extensive studies on birds have found that during mating season, testosterone levels may be elevated in part due to competition between males, requiring more effort to successfully partner up.
—New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2024
The elk was rutting, or in its mating season, and elk can become more aggressive during that time, said John Pepin, deputy public information officer for the DNR.
—Darcie Moran, Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct. 2024
After the mating season is over, the bucks lose their antlers.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 12 Oct. 2024
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Extensive studies on birds have found that during mating season, testosterone levels may be elevated in part due to competition between males, requiring more effort to successfully partner up.
—New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2024
The elk was rutting, or in its mating season, and elk can become more aggressive during that time, said John Pepin, deputy public information officer for the DNR.
—Darcie Moran, Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct. 2024
After the mating season is over, the bucks lose their antlers.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Mating season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mating%20season. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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