How do dogs 'see' with their noses? - Alexandra Horowitz

You may have heard the expression that dogs ‘see with their noses.’ But these creature’s amazing nasal architecture actually reveals a whole world beyond what we can see. Alexandra Horowitz illustrates how the dog’s nose can smell the past, the future and even things that can’t be seen at all.

Lesson by Alexandra Horowitz, animation by Província Studio.

[mitjakocjancic]

A piss-covered tree is a Dog's facebook wall.

[downdacourt]

I did not think I could love my dog more than I already do, but I was completely wrong.

[artwelve]

So that means a dog can definitely tell if their owner petted another dog... “welcome home, CHEATER”

[mikeyd]

My friends dog is 100% blind but it acts like its not even phased. I am always in awe by its ability to navigate this world! This is why he is so well adjusted!

[suzanneshelton]

Thank you - this made me appreciate the importance of dogs having the opportunity to get outside their own yard and smell different smells. Atticus and I go for a lot more walks now.

[fernandajaor]

Dogs are the most beautiful creature on Earth

[tangerine]

I looved this video. Dogs are beyong amazing. My 10 year old rottie passed away almost 2 years ago, and we are still missing her deeply. She was the joy in my home, we were very blessed to have her ❤❤

[fakemadereal]

I never knew dogs were 5th dimensional beings....

[dstanl]

I read somewhere that when you take your dog out for a walk/sniff, for them it’s like reading the paper. They find out everything they need to know. I always let my dog have a good sniff even if it drives me crazy.

[Garbeaux.]

I’ve always thought dogs and humans have a symbiotic relationship that makes up for each other’s strengths and weakness. We work together in a mutually beneficial partnership. Some have argued we wouldn’t have started civilization without the help of dogs.

[eldash]

They are so perfect, we dont deserve them at all 💕
And now people can hurt them, is beyond my understanding.

[adamstriebel]

CRAZY HOW LUCKY WE ARE to be able to access all this knowledge. I LOVE me some TED-Ed! Alexandra's book is great too!!!

[joshuarosen]

The point about time is what fascinates me about this. I can see my dog can smell the recent history of where we go. It would be really interesting to know what that feels like.

[kevobrandolx]

The little air vortexes caused by the exhaling makes the quick sniffing sensible

[MichaelMiller-rgor]

My dog drives me crazy sometimes, my home wouldn't be the same without him

[animatrix]

I feel like this is part of why people (including myself) like dogs. They can literally sense our emotions and respond to them.

[MrMysticphantom]

holy crap i knew the differences would be complex.... but not this complex... this is amazing

[bayla]

What a beautiful study! The animation was great too- quite child like. Thank you for sharing!

[ElectricIguana]

I fell in love with the animated dog in this video

[ljre]

I know this is 7 years old but this is a really good video. Thanks if you’re still listening.