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Lemur Latrine Trees Serve as Community Bulletin Boards

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Observing White-Footed Sportive Lemurs Communicate Through Latrine Trees

Researchers discover how pair-bonded white-footed sportive lemurs in Madagascar communicate territorial and dominance messages by repeatedly leaving urine and feces on a specific tree, using chemical compounds to convey information within their community.

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