Lemurs communicate with over 20 scent glands
Madagascar's lemurs use over 20 specialized scent glands to communicate complex messages about territory, social status, and mating, a vital adaptation in their dense forest habitats.
Lemurs, Madagascar's unique primates, use an astonishing communication system: over 20 specialized scent glands. These glands, found on wrists, shoulders, and other areas, produce musky secretions. Male ring-tailed lemurs, for instance, rub these scents onto branches or even other lemurs to signal dominance or attract mates. Females also use them for territorial marking.
There's more to this story — open the app to keep reading.
Continue Reading in App
1 more paragraphs · plus a 3-question quiz