Do I know that smell?!?

I know that smell!! Explored.
Tiger in Flehmen pose

Tigers to identify his territory, the male marks trees by spraying of urine and anal gland secretions, as well as marking trails with scat. Males show what is called called the Flehmen response. In the Flehmen response, animals draw back their lips in a manner that makes them appear to be “grimacing”. The action, which is adopted when examining scents left by other animals either of the same species or of prey, helps expose the vomeronasal organ and draws scent molecules back toward it. This behavior allows animals to detect scents, for example from urine, of other members of their species or clues to the presence of prey. Flehming allows the animals to determine several factors, including the presence or absence of estrus, the physiological state of the animal, and how long ago the animal passed by.



  • Rajib Sengupta

    Hi Tarique,

    Greetings from Rajib and Kolkata.
    I must admit I am now a fan of your great photography.
    Myself also in the same sector – IT – myself in Desiging.
    I am real passionate about designing and heads a team in a private sector.

    And of course Travel and Tourism is something I am really keen on.And when it involves wildlife – forests and jungles – its amazing.

    Planning to setup a new website – where I can project some of the great places and tourism hotspots(not those usual and crowded places though). Your suggestions would be my pleasure.

    More we talk and share.

    Regards Rajib.