There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
Dereck Joubert :" That distinctive lip curl … The flehmen response (from the German word meaning ‘to twist one’s mouth’) is all about sensory investigation. The action transmits scents and pheromones up to the Jacobson’s organ – and in cats, it’s especially finely tuned. Even in felines of the domesticated sort, it boasts around 30 different types of sensory receptors. The olfactory clues this provides are essential for mating, marking territory and communication. "