Puppies are the cutest, sweetest little things, until they so kindly begin to mark their territory on your personal belongings. Territorial instincts begin to kick in when it’s time to neuter your pet ...

Tigers are independent creatures; they display strong territorial instincts using various techniques, such as scent marking, ...

The surprisingly versatile code by which chemical cues help trigger some of the most basic behaviors in mice has been deciphered by scientists. The findings shed light on the evolution of mammalian ...

Cats don’t just mark territory for the sake of claiming things - they do it to feel safe, reduce stress, and communicate with other cats. Territory marking can include physical actions like rubbing, ...

Brazil’s pied tamarin monkeys use scent marking and vocal calls to communicate, but it’s getting more difficult for them to hear one another. By Laura Baisas Published Sep 21, 2023 8:30 AM EDT Add ...

The smell of urine may not strike people as pleasant, but female mice find it as attractive as cologne. Researchers have confirmed that male house mice that excel at scent-marking their territory also ...