Animals

How many times does a dog's nose have more scent receptors than humans?

40

Background

A dog has about 40 times more scent receptors than a human. That lets it smell things we would never notice, even through walls. This is why dogs help police with searches. Some dogs can even detect diseases like cancer by smell.

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