Opportunistic breeders  

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Flexible or opportunistic breeders mate whenever the conditions of their environment become favorable. Their ability and motivation to mate are primarily independent of day-length (photoperiod) and instead rely on cues from short-term changes in local conditions like rainfall, food abundance and temperature. Another factor is the presence of suitable breeding sites, which may only form with heavy rain or other environmental changes.

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Partial list of opportunistic breeders

Mammals

Golden spiny mouse
Tree kangaroo
Musk shrew

Birds

Zebra finch
Crossbill
Budgerigar
Princess Parrot

Amphibians

Frogs and toads including:

Long-thumbed Frog
Southern spadefoot toad (Scaphiopus)
African clawed frog
Fowler's toad





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