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breeding

[bree-ding] / ˈbri dɪŋ /


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A pair of humpback whales swam record-breaking journeys between the eastern shores of Australia and breeding grounds in Brazil, research published on Wednesday found.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

This idea suggests that humpback whales from different breeding populations may occasionally meet in shared Antarctic feeding areas.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

Humpback whales in the Southern Hemisphere live in well-defined pods and usually follow the same migratory routes every year, travelling between feeding areas in cold water and breeding grounds in the tropics.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Colbert responded humorously about a ‘captive breeding program’ for the Jimmys.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

The overpopulation created a breeding ground for illness.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield




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