The role of pheromones in animal behavior encompasses chemical communication between individuals, influencing a range of social and reproductive behaviors. These substances are released into the environment and can convey information about mating readiness, territory boundaries, and alarm signals. For example, pheromones can attract potential mates, mark a specific area as claimed, or alert group members to danger. Pheromonal communication facilitates social cohesion, reproductive success, and survival, playing a crucial role in the behavior and ecology of many species.