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How Does a Dog's Nose Work? Why Dogs Smell Better Than Us
A dog's nose has far more scent receptors, splits air between breathing and smelling, and sends scent to a big smell-processing brain area. Here's how.
Photo: Stockimagery / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons
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Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Heads When You Talk to Them?
Dogs may tilt their heads when they hear words that matter to them. Here is what one study found, other ideas, and when a tilt needs a vet.
Photo: Reid Campbell / CC0 / Wikimedia Commons
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