How can dogs find food that grows underground?

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Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. How can dogs find food that grows underground?

The Big Idea

Some food grows hidden underground. People cannot see it or smell it. But a trained dog can find it!

Truffles

Step one: Truffles. Truffles are fungi that grow underground near tree roots. They give off a strong smell.

Super Sniffers

Step two: Super Sniffers. Dogs can detect that smell from far away. Dogs can smell far better than people.

Teamwork

Step three: Teamwork. Trained dogs and their handlers walk through woods. When a dog catches the scent, it paws or sits to show where to dig.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! Truffles grow near trees. They give off a smell. The dog sniffs it out. The handler digs.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Dogs have hundreds of millions of scent receptors in their noses. Pigs can also find truffles. Dogs also help find lost people. Truffle dogs get treats for a good find.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Put a drop of vanilla on a cotton ball. Hide it under one of several towels. Have a friend try to find it by smell alone. Was it easy or hard? How much better would a dog do?

Outro

Dogs can find truffles, fungi that grow underground near tree roots, because their amazing noses detect the strong smell from far away. They paw or sit to show where to dig. Science is amazing! Keep asking questions! The more you look around, the more wonders you will find, so keep your eyes open! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!