Hound

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/hound

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Canis lupus familiaris
2. What makes hounds such good sniffers?Hounds have noses that are far more sensitive than ours. They have a huge number of smell receptors—up to 300 million in some breeds—so they can pick up tiny scent clues that we can’t see.
3. Why do hounds have wet noses?A wet nose helps a hound pick up smells. The moisture dissolves scent molecules, making them easier for the dog’s nose to detect.

Olfactory Epithelium: The specialized tissue lining the nasal cavity containing scent receptor cells.
Selective Breeding: The intentional mating of organisms in a species to produce offspring with specific desirable traits.
Sight Hound: A canine breed characterized by its ability to hunt by sight and speed, possessing a lean physique and exceptional acceleration.
Scent Hound: A canine breed distinguished by its superior olfactory capabilities, used for tracking prey or individuals by following scent trails.