The Economic Times

In 2013, Czech researchers studied 70 dogs across 37 breeds and found north-south alignment during defecation; the findings suggested dogs may sense Earths magnetic field

Recent research has found that dogs tend to position themselves in a north-south direction while defecating, particularly when the Earth's magnetic field is steady. This distinct preference diminishes during magnetic chaos. Similar behaviors have been observed in other animals, such as cattle and deer. Scientists continue to investigate the underlying reasons and mechanisms driving this fascinating canine alignment phenomenon.