breeding behavior
nounUK /ˈbriː.dɪŋ bɪˌheɪ.vjər/
US /ˈbriː.dɪŋ bɪˌheɪ.vjɚ/
The things animals do to find a mate and raise their babies.
The birds' breeding behavior includes singing and building nests.
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2. The actions animals take to attract a partner, such as dances or calls.
The peacock's breeding behavior includes spreading its colorful tail feathers.
3. The way animals care for their young after they are born.
Feeding and protecting chicks is part of the penguin's breeding behavior.
4. The seasonal pattern of mating and raising young in a species.
Scientists study the breeding behavior of frogs during the rainy season.