Study Sheds Light on How Pigeons Navigate by Magnetic Field
Thursday, April 26, 2012 - 13:20
in Astronomy & Space
Researchers have identified cells in a pigeon’s brain that record detailed information on the earth’s magnetic field, a kind of biological compass.
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