"female" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- Exceptions do occur, usually when a female and male come together when the female is in heat, but even so, the female may attack the male after mating.
- The scientists have seen several cases when females will chase off interloping males, or jointly attack an alliance that tries to take away one of their own.
- Paired females will attack other females in the territory, especially if the male has shown an interest in them.
- If a male attempts to mate with her at this point, the female will attack him.
- A female may attack if she feels that her calves are threatened.
- The adult females are persistent biters and will attack at any time of the day.
- If any creature comes near the eggs, the female will attack it, though if it kills the creature, will not eat it.
- Pregnant and lactating females are particularly aggressive and will attack individuals that come too close.
- When presented with a foreign object, be it a wire, stick, or a wandering insect, the female will attack, eating the invader if possible.
- A female may attack a male, but usually he is more than a match for her.
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