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Re: Dung beetles navigate by stars
From: Bruce J. Pennino
Date: 2015 Aug 29, 13:33 -0600
From: Bruce J. Pennino
Date: 2015 Aug 29, 13:33 -0600
Very useful to know?
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Sent: 29 Aug 2015 11:52:02 -0700
Subject: [NavList] Dung beetles navigate by stars
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From: "Ed Popko"To:
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Sent: 29 Aug 2015 11:52:02 -0700
Subject: [NavList] Dung beetles navigate by stars
Well, we have to admit it. We are not the only ones out there at night trying to set a course line from Sun, Moon and stars.
A recent study claims dung beetles use the Sun, the Moon and even the Milky Way - to navigate a straight line while rolling their balls of dung.
http://www.theverge.com/2015/8/29/9222765/dung-beetles-sky-moon-navigate-polarized-light-roll-poop
