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What information do scent marks convey about pandas?
What information do scent marks convey about pandas?
- Only their choice of settlement and sexual status
- Only their age and dominance
- Their diet and habitat preferences
- Their sexual status, age, dominance, and choice of settlement (correct)
What is the purpose of chemical cues secreted by female pandas?
What is the purpose of chemical cues secreted by female pandas?
- To deter predators
- To attract potential mates (correct)
- To mark their territory
- To communicate with their cubs
Why do male pandas use scent marks?
Why do male pandas use scent marks?
- To mark their territory
- To attract females
- To communicate with their cubs
- To assess potential competitors and mates (correct)
What is the primary function of scent marks in pandas?
What is the primary function of scent marks in pandas?
When is scent marking particularly important for pandas?
When is scent marking particularly important for pandas?