Also, what the heck is a magnetofossil?
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Turtles can build a map based on magnetism from the Earth, which helps them to navigate throughout their lives
This sounds like a superpower!
Some migratory animals sense Earth’s magnetic field through tiny quantum reactions in their eyes and brains, using this invisible signal like a natural GPS to travel distances safely.
Dancing turtles have proved for the first time that some animals use Earth's magnetic field to create a personal map of their favourite spots, scientists said Wednesday.
Francesca has an MSci in Biochemistry from the University of Birmingham.View full profile Francesca has an MSci in Biochemistry from the University of Birmingham. Loggerhead turtles can recognize the ...
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