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Title: Ritualised dung kicking by white rhino males amplifies olfactory signals but reduces odour duration
Author(s): Marneweck, C.; Juergens, A.; Shrader, A.M.
Year published: 2018
Journal: Journal of Chemical Ecology
Volume: 44 (10)
Pages: 875–885
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Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
Behaviour
White Rhino
Many mammals enhance their olfactory signals visually by depositing them in conspicuous locations such as well-travelled paths. It is also possible to enhance the odour itself through behaviours aimed at modifying odour emission rates. White rhinos defecate in communal middens. While defecating, ...
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