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Why Do Dogs Slurp So Sloppily?
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Why Do Dogs Slurp So Sloppily?

Dogs drink in a very distinctive way, lapping up water. But, how exactly do they do it?

Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists

December 22, 20154m 13s

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Show Notes

Dogs drink in a very distinctive way, lapping up water and, more often than not, making a huge mess. But, until now, the exact way they did this has been a mystery. Thankfully, scientists at Virginia Tech wouldn't let sleeping dogs lie and they've worked out the physics behind how dogs drink. Georgia Mills caught up with lead researcher Sunny Jung, who explained how they did it. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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