Multimedia Gallery
February 18, 2014
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Lemur lovers' synced scents reflect strength of their bond
Lemur lovers spread their scents by rubbing glands on everything from tree trunks to their partner. Researchers discovered that the more similar a lemur couples' scents, the stronger their bond. This could be a way to coordinate marking territories, or to display their relationship status to the rest of the group. Lemurs are an endangered species, so learning about mating techniques could be essential to their preservation.
Credit: NSF, David Haring, Lydia Greene
Images and other media in the National Science Foundation Multimedia Gallery are available for use in print and electronic material by NSF employees, members of the media, university staff, teachers and the general public. All media in the gallery are intended for personal, educational and nonprofit/non-commercial use only.
Videos credited to the National Science Foundation, an agency of the U.S. Government, may be distributed freely. However, some materials within the videos may be copyrighted. If you would like to use portions of NSF-produced programs in another product, please contact the Video Team in the Office of Legislative and Public Affairs at the National Science Foundation.
Additional information about general usage can be found in Conditions.