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Roberts SC (2017) It’s a myth that humans’ sense of smell is inferior to that of other animals – here’s why. The Conversation. 11.05.2017. https://theconversation.com/its-a-myth-that-humans-sense-of-smell-is-inferior-to-that-of-other-animals-heres-why-77519
Abstract
First paragraph: Conventional wisdom has it that humans have a poorer sense of smell than most other animals. Sure, we can smell – most of us appreciate the aroma of our morning coffee or a delightful fragrance, and we’re able to detect burning toast or a gas leak. But we have nonetheless long been thought to be relative weaklings in the animal kingdom’s league of olfactory excellence, which puts dogs and rodents near the top.
| Status | Published |
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| Publication date online | 11/05/2017 |
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| Publisher | The Conversation Trust |
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| Place of publication | London |
| ISSN | No ISSN |
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Professor of Social Psychology, Psychology