mating season

noun

: the time of year when an animal mates

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While some female tarantulas can live up to 40 years, male tarantulas will usually die shortly after the mating season, according to Oklahoma State University. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Between March and June, the mammals’ typical mating season, the no-go zone increases to 500 meters (1,640 feet). — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026 Kris Bagnara, chief of service at All U Need Pest Control, points out that spiders’ mating season runs from August to October, which can draw them out from their webs and hiding spots in search of a mate. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 7 Aug. 2026 Bull bison can become especially aggressive during the annual mating season. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 July 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 5 Sep. 2026.

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