# Why Dogs Don't Look Up at Low-Flying Planes

The article explains that dogs may not look up at low-flying planes because their hearing range is tuned to higher frequencies or their attention is focused on ground-level threats. This behavioral quirk offers insight into canine perception and survival instincts.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Science
- [New Scientist](https://www.newscientist.com/article/2581374-why-dont-dogs-look-up-when-a-low-flying-plane-passes-overhead/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=home&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNS) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000
- [New Scientist](https://www.newscientist.com/article/2582817-why-dont-dogs-look-up-when-a-low-flying-plane-passes-overhead-part-2/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=home&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNS) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000