Endemic: a species or taxonomic group that is only found in one particular country or geographic area.
Gestation: the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth.
Herbivores: animals which consume only vegetable matter.
Jacobson’s organ: an organ located in the roof of the mouth in many vertebrates (animals with a backbone) that can detect certain chemicals. Also known as the vomeronasal organ.
Pheromone: a chemical produced by an animal, which stimulates a behavioural or physiological response by another member of the same species.
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