Passenger pigeons help to navigate
Many animals travel long distances in groups but little is known about how this may influence the navigational skills of individuals.
Plants & Animals
Nov 15, 2012
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Landscape complexity affects pigeons' navigation
(Phys.org) —Homing pigeons' ability to learn and remember routes depends on the complexity of the landscape below. Hedges and boundaries between urban and rural areas provide ideal landmarks for navigation.
Plants & Animals
Feb 4, 2014
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Homing pigeons use local natural odors to find their way
Homing pigeons use familiar smells to navigate their way across hundreds of kilometers of unfamiliar territory. Researchers have now confirmed that artificial odors cannot be used to stimulate or trigger a pigeon's navigation ...
Ecology
Jul 25, 2018
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