Animals: Homing pigeons can find their way home from 1,000 km aw…

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Did you know? Homing pigeons can find their way home from 1,000 km away. They use Earth's magnetic field, the sun's position, sound (low-frequency "infrasound") and even smell to navigate. The idea they are "telepathic" is a myth — six different sensory compasses work together.

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Homing pigeons can find their way home from 1,000 km away. They use Earth's magnetic field, the sun's position, sound (low-frequency "infrasound") and even smell to navigate. The idea they are "telepathic" is a myth — six different sensory compasses work together.

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