The male Thompson's Gazelle has pre-orbital scent glands- pits in front
of the eye- that allows it to mark it's territory with a personalised
tarry substance on the tips of grass and twigs. I reckon it's better
than urinating around your patch when water is scarce.
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Monday, August 6, 2018
Tommy's Scent Glands
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