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Study Suggests Pigeons Use Liver Cells for Navigation
A new study suggests that pigeons may rely on iron-rich liver cells to navigate and find their way home. This research offers insights into the sophisticated navigational abilities of these birds.
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How Pigeons Use Iron-Rich Liver Cells To Find Their Way Home
Pigeons are a well-known group of frequent flyers that can traverse hundreds of miles (hundreds of kilometers) in a single day.
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Pigeons may rely on liver cells for navigation: Study
A surprising gut feeling may help pigeons find their way home. Animals use various techniques to navigate including following the stars and remembering key landmarks. Birds, fish...
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First report: naftemporiki · 29 May, 05:32|Full coverage: 3 · 6h|Window: 6h
