# How autumn changes animal sexual behavior—including that of humans

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-23T16:00:27+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-autumn-animal-sexual-behavior-humans.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/how-autumn-changes-animal-sexual-behavior-including-that-of-humans-427be7/

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?

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