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Social functions of the sub-caudal scent gland secretion of the
European badger
Journal
Journal of Zoology
Volume 203 Issue 4,Pages 549-559 Published Online: 20 Aug 2009
Authors
M. L. Gorman 1 , H. Kruuk 2 and A. Leitch 3
1
University of Aberdeen, Dept. of Zoology, Culterty Field Station,
Newburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
2 Institute of Terrestrial Ecology,
Banchory, Kincardine, Scotland
3 Station Masters House, Glassel,
Kincardine, Scotland
Abstract
This paper describes aspects of the biological
function of the sub-caudal scent gland of the European badger. Chemical
analyses of the secretion reveal that it contains information potentially
useful in allowing individual identity and group membership.
There is
no evidence that the secretion contains information on the sex of its
producer.
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