Swimming pool Quote by Robert Crais
““Maggie’s long German shepherd nose had more than two hundred twenty-five million scent receptors. This was as many as a beagle, forty-five times more than the man, and was bettered only by a few of her hound cousins. A full eighth of her brain was devoted to her nose, giving her a sense of smell ten thousand times better than the sleeping man’s, and more sensitive than any scientific device. If taught the smell of a particular man’s urine, she could recognize and identify that same smell if only a single drop were diluted in a full-sized swimming pool.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Cold Dish by Robert Crais, 1997
Maggie's extraordinary sense of smell is highlighted, showing her canine nose vastly outperforms human ability and even scientific instruments.
In simple terms: Her nose is far more powerful than a human's.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the value of heightened senses.
Themes
animal abilities
biology
perception
Mood
curiosity
wonder
analytical
Type
descriptive
informative
When to use this quote
- detective work
- search and rescue
- forensic investigation
Key Concepts
sensory biology
comparative anatomy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we better integrate animal abilities into human tasks?
- What ethical considerations arise from using animals for detection?
A Different Perspective
Human reliance on technology may overlook natural advantages.
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