Rutting: meaning, definitions and examples
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rutting
[ หrสtษชล ]
animal behavior
Rutting refers to the breeding season of certain animals, particularly deer. During this time, males often exhibit aggressive behavior as they compete for mating rights with females. It typically includes behaviors such as vocalizations, marking territory, and physical confrontations with rival males.
Synonyms
breeding season, courtship, mating period
Examples of usage
- The deer were in rutting season, leading to increased territorial displays.
- Observing the rutting behavior of elk can be an exciting experience for wildlife enthusiasts.
- During rutting, male deer can often be seen locking antlers in combat.
Translations
Translations of the word "rutting" in other languages:
๐ต๐น rutting
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐเฅเคญเคพเคงเคพเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Rammeln
๐ฎ๐ฉ berkelahi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะน
๐ต๐ฑ rywalizacja
๐ฏ๐ต ไบคๅฐพ
๐ซ๐ท combat
๐ช๐ธ lucha
๐น๐ท mรผcadele
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชุงู
๐จ๐ฟ souboj
๐ธ๐ฐ sรบboj
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ boja
๐ฎ๐ธ barรกtta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบาฏัะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แซแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรผbarizษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ lucha
Etymology
The term 'rutting' originally comes from the Old Norse word 'rutt', which means to roar or to make noise. In English, this word evolved into 'rut', referring to the period of sexual excitement in certain animals, particularly hooved mammals. The behavior observed during this season is often characterized by increased vocalizations, aggressive interactions among males, and heightened activity overall. Over the centuries, the term has been widely used in the context of wildlife biology to describe reproductive behaviors, helping researchers, hunters, and nature enthusiasts recognize and understand the natural cycles of animal life.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,987, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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