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.
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