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How do migratory animals navigate?

How do migratory animals navigate?

15 May 2026 Search Volume
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How do migratory animals navigate?

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Expert Answer

Animals use multiple cues: Earth's magnetic field, sun position, stars, landmarks, and possibly smell. The magnetic sense may involve quantum effects in cryptochrome proteins. But how these cues are integrated and processed isn't fully understood.

Key Insight

Animals use multiple cues: Earth's magnetic field, sun position, stars, landmarks, and possibly smell.

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