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Why do dogs smell each other鈥檚 behinds? Chemical communication explained (video)

WASHINGTON, July 28, 2014 鈥� Here at Reactions, we ask the tough questions to get to the bottom of the biggest scientific quandaries. In that spirit, this week鈥檚 video explains why dogs sniff each other鈥檚 butts. It鈥檚 a somewhat silly question with a surprisingly complex answer. This behavior is just one of many interesting forms of chemical communication in the animal kingdom. Find out more at .

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