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Australian Bogong moths use the stars as a navigational guide during their long migration to cool down in caves, making them the first known invertebrates to navigate using celestial cues, alongside Earth's magnetic field, demonstrating remarkable navigational abilities despite their tiny brains.
Researchers discovered that Australian Bogong moths use the starry sky, specifically the Milky Way, to navigate during their long migrations to the Australian Alps, marking the first evidence of invertebrates using stars for navigation and highlighting their reliance on visual cues alongside Earth's magnetic field. Protecting these moths through measures like reducing light pollution could aid in conserving their populations and the broader ecosystem.