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Communication in marsh mongooses (Atilax paludinosus): anal gland secretion and scat discrimination in adults, and individual variation in vocalisations of juveniles

C.M. BakerZoology Department, University of Durban-Westville, Private Bag X54001, Durban4000
Pages 49-51 | Received 15 Jun 1997, Accepted 01 Dec 1998, Published online: 02 Oct 2015

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