procreatinganimals
nounUK /ˈprəʊ.kri.eɪ.tɪŋ ˈæn.ɪ.məlz/
US /ˈproʊ.kri.eɪ.tɪŋ ˈæn.ə.məlz/
Animals that make babies.
The zoo has a special area for procreating animals like rabbits and birds.
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2. Animals that are in the process of producing young.
The procreating animals in the pond laid many eggs this spring.
3. A group of animals kept together for the purpose of having babies.
The farm's procreating animals include goats, sheep, and chickens.
4. Animals whose natural behavior includes making new generations.
Scientists study procreating animals to learn how species survive.