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- Birds - and now dogs - have been found to sense Earth's mag field. What does that feel like?
https://blog.nationalgeographic.org/2014/01/03/dogs-sense-Earth's-magnetic-field/
"...the first study showing a mammal not only being able to sense it, but also to exhibit a specific behavior in response to natural magnetic field variations. "
In my view, dogs are nearer human consciousness than birds. They might be more relatable to us.
What do you suppose a dog feels when it senses the field and orients itself accordingly? Do you think it is conscious of the sense?
Similar to What is it Like to be a Bat? I suppose, but still...
"...the first study showing a mammal not only being able to sense it, but also to exhibit a specific behavior in response to natural magnetic field variations. "
In my view, dogs are nearer human consciousness than birds. They might be more relatable to us.
What do you suppose a dog feels when it senses the field and orients itself accordingly? Do you think it is conscious of the sense?
Similar to What is it Like to be a Bat? I suppose, but still...
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