Tiny Moth Navigates 600 Miles Using Stars as a Compass
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Scientists have discovered that the tiny Australian Bogong moth can navigate 600 miles during migration using stars as a compass, similar to humans and birds, and also employs Earth's magnetic field as a backup, showcasing remarkable innate navigational abilities in invertebrates.
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