Duke University researchers, using sophisticated machinery to analyze hundreds of chemical components in a ringtailed lemur’s distinctive scent, have found that individual males are not only advertising their fitness for fatherhood, but also a bit about their family tree as well.
— From Primate’s Scent Speaks Volumes About Who He Is at Medical News Today.
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For some reason, this statement is just making me giggle
Probably because you're not a ringtailed lemur
Yes, we ringtailed lemurs don't think it's at all amusing. Hrumph!
I didn't think you would.