The Economic Times

In 2020, a Missouri Labrador disappeared after her family moved; Cleo travelled 57 miles back to the only house she still knew

Cleo, a lost dog, undertook an incredible 57-mile trek to an unknown home in Missouri, shedding light on theories surrounding canine navigation. Researchers are probing the possibility that dogs utilize Earths magnetic field for direction, suggesting an intrinsic compass for wayfinding. The presence of microchips is crucial, as they drastically enhance the likelihood of lost dogs reuniting with their families.