courtinganimals
nounUK /ˈkɔːtɪŋ ˈænɪməlz/
US /ˈkɔːrtɪŋ ˈænɪməlz/
Courting animals are animals that do special things to show they like each other and want to be partners.
The peacock spreads its bright feathers as one of the courting animals in the zoo.
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2. Animals performing courtship displays during a breeding season.
Scientists filmed the courting animals at dusk near the pond.
3. A term used in nature documentaries for animals seeking a mate.
The episode on courting animals showed dancing birds and flashing fireflies.
4. Creatures engaging in mate-attraction behaviors such as singing or gift-giving.
Male frogs are courting animals that call loudly to attract females.