scent mark
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a substance with a strong smell that an animal leaves to mark its territory
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- A wolf will often scent mark its territory to warn off rivals.
- The male cat regularly leaves scent marks around the house.
- Deer use specialized glands to create scent marks on trees.
- Detecting these scent marks is crucial for tracking wildlife.
- Researchers study how animals communicate through their scent marks.
- The bear had clearly left a scent mark on the rock.
- By depositing a scent mark, the badger claimed the burrow.
- Have you ever noticed a fox's scent mark near your garden?
- These tiny mammals rely heavily on scent marks for social interaction.
- Future studies may reveal more about the complex chemistry of scent marks.