Pheromones

The video tutorial explores the concept of pheromones, chemicals produced by living organisms to communicate with others of the same species. It covers the origin of the term, how insects use pheromones for survival, such as signaling danger or food availability, and how ants use trail pheromones. The video also discusses mating pheromones in species like horseshoe crabs and territorial and sexual pheromones in mammals. Finally, it encourages viewers to consider how understanding pheromones can aid in controlling animal populations.

How do mammals use pheromones to mark their territory?

What information can pheromones convey about an animal's health and diet?