mating animals
noun phraseUK /ˈmeɪtɪŋ ˈænɪməlz/
US /ˈmeɪtɪŋ ˈænɪməlz/
Animals that come together to make babies.
The zoo has a special area for mating animals.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Animals that are joined or paired together.
The mating animals in the puzzle fit together perfectly.
3. A pair of animals kept together for breeding.
The farmer bought mating animals to start a new herd.
4. Animals shown or studied in the act of pairing.
The documentary filmed mating animals in the wild.