sense organs

Animal researcher Alexandra Horowitz unpakcs the mystery of a dog's nose-view, and the incredible ways they put it to use.

Discusses how dogs can help people by using their noses to find people or objects.

Animal researcher Alexandra Horowitz unravels the mystery of a dog's nose-view, and the incredible ways they put it to use.

"From a cat's point of view, tells about cat senses, providing insight into cat behavior and abilities"--.

Shares facts about animals and their senses, highlighting moths, hedgehogs, and dogs for their refined sense of smell and lizards, bats, and elephants for their sensitive ears.

Explores the various ways specific dogs have put their super sniffing ability to use, from bedbug sniffers, to explosive detectors, to life-saving allergy detectors, and more.

Examines animals who can taste the air, including snakes, lizards, and horses. Features a glossary, a website for further information, and color photographs.

Explores the six senses of sharks, discussing how they use senses differently than humans, and how their extra sense, electroreception, helps them find their prey.

"Tells about dog senses, providing insight into dog behavior and abilities"--Provided by publisher.

The author documents her findings about elephant communication, describing her observations about their unique listening behaviors.