Dogs And Primates May Be Able To Perceive Magnetic Fields

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The key protein is hiding in the retinas of a range of mammals, including dogs. marinini/Shutterstock

The ability to naturally perceive Earth’s magnetic field is something humans don’t have. Some animals, on the other hand, do: birds, some bats, turtles, ants, and even sharks are able to detect it.