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In 2013, Czech researchers found 70 dogs aligned north-south when Earth’s field was stable

Times of India - Science · 5 September 2026 at 6:00 pm

In 2013, Czech researchers found 70 dogs aligned north-south when Earth’s field was stable

A 2013 study revealed dogs align north-south while defecating.

This alignment occurred when Earth's magnetic field remained relatively stable.

Changes in magnetic declination strongly influenced dog orientation during excretion.

Researchers observed similar patterns in dogs while they were urinating.

The study provided evidence of magnetic sensitivity in canine species.

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In 2013, Czech researchers found 70 dogs aligned north-south when Earth’s field was stable

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