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migration
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Ancient human DNA from a South African rock shelter sheds light on 10,000 years of history
Victoria Gibbon, University of Cape Town; Joscha Gretzinger, Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, and Stephan Schiffels, Max…
New Study Reveals Genetic Basis of Migratory Birds’ Navigation Abilities
At a Glance Migratory birds have long fascinated scientists with their ability to navigate vast distances precisely. A…
Scientists are using machine learning to forecast bird migration and identify birds in flight by their calls
Sandhill cranes flying above the Platte River in Nebraska. shannonpatrick17/Flickr, CC BY Miguel Jimenez, Colorado State University With…
Nature’s GPS: how animals use the natural world to perform extraordinary feats of navigation
Tiny birds like robins are able to use the Earth’s magnetic field to navigate. Pxhere Richard Holland, Bangor…
How do geese know how to fly south for the winter?
Geese fly day or night, depending on when conditions are best. sharply_done/E+ via Getty Images Tom Langen, Clarkson…
Whether caribou migrate or stay put is determined by genes that evolved in the last ice age
Human activities are affecting the migratory behaviours of some caribou populations. (Mark Bradley/Parks Canada), Author provided Maria Cavedon,…
Globe Skimmer Dragonflies May Be Able to Migrate Across the Indian Ocean
The globe skimmer (Pantala flavescens), sometimes also called the wandering glider, is a widespread species of dragonfly, and…
New Study Exploring Birds’ “Magnetic Sense” Sparks Debate
Science, being a field that runs on the lifeblood of its researchers and fact-finders, doesn’t always hit its…