Dogs
Do dogs have a sense of time?
Verdict: Fact
While dogs may not comprehend clock time, they recognize patterns and durations through circadian rhythms and scent changes. They can anticipate regular events like meals or owners returning home, likely by tracking scent dissipation and other environmental cues.
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- Applied Animal Behaviour Science
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