Curious kids: How far away can dogs smell and hear?
- Written by Susan Hazel, Senior Lecturer, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Adelaide
Martin Valigursky ShutterstockHow far away can dogs smell and hear? Georgina, age 8, Warrawee, New South Wales.
Great question Georgina. We know and learn about the world around us through our senses. The senses of smell and hearing in dogs mean they experience a different world to us.
Dogs have many more smell receptors than humans – a recept...
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