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Does Your Dog Have Gills? (And Other Incredibly Weird Facts About Your Dog’s Nose)

Those side slits on your dog’s nose aren’t decorative—they’re part of an astonishing scent system. Here’s how dogs use airflow, stereo smelling, thermal sensing, and more to read the world through their noses.

August 15

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