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Why do dogs know how to swim instinctively and people don't?

Asked by marinelife (62485points) August 22nd, 2010

I was thinking about this tonight while swimming. You can take a puppy that has been in the water (and thus recognizes water) and hold him over water, and he will start making swimming motions.

Dogs instinctively know how to swim, but people don’t. They have to be taught.

Why?

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