Desert Ants Smell Their Way Home

Saturday, February 28, 2009 - 02:24 in Biology & Nature

Humans lost in the desert are well known for going around in circles, prompting scientists to ask how desert creatures find their way around without landmarks for guidance. New research shows that desert ants input both local smells and visual cues into their navigation systems to guide them home.

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