What is Anal gland?
Many [[Animal|animals]] have [[Gland|glands]] which are located close to the [[anus]]. These glands are called '''anal glands'''. In many cases, they produce a specific secretion or smell, which the animals use to identify each other. If the animal is territorial, it may also use secretions of these glands to mark the territory. Sometimes, animals signal that they are ready for [[copulation]]. Animals with anal glands include: * Many [[primates]], including [[humans]] * Most [[carnivores]] * Many [[rodents]] * [[Snakes]] {{biology-stub}} [[Category:Animal anatomy]] [[Category:Glands]]