Oestrus
noun
The time when a female animal is most ready to have babies, often shown through changes in behavior or physical signs.
The zookeeper observed that the female gorilla had entered her oestrus period.
Often appears as...
- enter oestrus
- in oestrus
noun
A behavior or urge related to the sexual drive in animals.
In his study of animal behavior, the scientist noted a strong oestrus in the mating season.
Often appears as...
- oestrus behavior
- oestrus cycle
noun
The time when a female animal is most ready to have babies, often shown through changes in behavior or physical signs.
The zookeeper observed that the female gorilla had entered her oestrus period.
Often appears as...
- enter oestrus
- in oestrus
noun
A behavior or urge related to the sexual drive in animals.
In his study of animal behavior, the scientist noted a strong oestrus in the mating season.
Often appears as...
- oestrus behavior
- oestrus cycle
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Behavioral Changes
Watch for behavioral clues such as restlessness or vocalization that signal a female animal is in oestrus.
The mare became more restless, indicating she was in oestrus.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Signs
Physical changes, like swelling or scent marking, can accompany oestrus in animals.
The swelling of her vulva was a clear sign of oestrus.
Pro Tip 3/3Zoo Context
In zoos, knowledge of oestrus helps keepers manage breeding and animal welfare.
Keepers timed the introduction of the male to coincide with the female's oestrus.
Pro Tip 1/3Behavioral Changes
Watch for behavioral clues such as restlessness or vocalization that signal a female animal is in oestrus.
The mare became more restless, indicating she was in oestrus.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Signs
Physical changes, like swelling or scent marking, can accompany oestrus in animals.
The swelling of her vulva was a clear sign of oestrus.
Pro Tip 3/3Zoo Context
In zoos, knowledge of oestrus helps keepers manage breeding and animal welfare.
Keepers timed the introduction of the male to coincide with the female's oestrus.
Pro Tip 1/3Behavioral Changes
Watch for behavioral clues such as restlessness or vocalization that signal a female animal is in oestrus.
The mare became more restless, indicating she was in oestrus.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Signs
Physical changes, like swelling or scent marking, can accompany oestrus in animals.
The swelling of her vulva was a clear sign of oestrus.
Pro Tip 3/3Zoo Context
In zoos, knowledge of oestrus helps keepers manage breeding and animal welfare.
Keepers timed the introduction of the male to coincide with the female's oestrus.
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Video examples
Safari Live - Day 288 PIPE...
the ostrich cycle of the female has got nothing to do with the presence of a male this is how it works the female when the air condition is right due to some of the ostrich and hormones she goes on oestrus and she can be on
Video examples
Elephant Twins Escape...
And it can attract bulls from far and wide. Normally placid males try to get close to a female in oestrus. And that can cause chaos.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 288 PIPE...
the ostrich cycle of the female has got nothing to do with the presence of a male this is how it works the female when the air condition is right due to some of the ostrich and hormones she goes on oestrus and she can be on
Video examples
Elephant Twins Escape...
And it can attract bulls from far and wide. Normally placid males try to get close to a female in oestrus. And that can cause chaos.
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