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Check the References for Trick or Treat 2026 (AFTER LISTENING!)
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Wright, Jeremiah. 2023. “Everything You Want to Know About Muntjac Deer Face Scent Glands.” A-Z Animals (blog). October 27, 2023. https://a-z-animals.com/blog/everything-you-want-to-know-about-muntjac-deer-face-scent-glands/.
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