Friday, October 23, 2026
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How autumn changes animal sexual behavior—including that of humans

In the Northern Hemisphere, days are getting shorter and temperatures are dropping—autumn has arrived. A common sign that winter is coming is trees losing their leaves. But did you know that autumn also sparks changes in animals' sexual behavior—including ours?

How autumn changes animal sexual behavior—including that of humans
Image: Phys.org
In the Northern Hemisphere, days are getting shorter and temperatures are dropping—autumn has arrived. A common sign that winter is coming is trees losing their leaves. But did you know that autumn also sparks changes in animals' sexual behavior—including ours?

Originally published at Phys.org

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