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Where am I? Chemical compass helps bird brains (AFP)

how do birds navigate? One, supported by research among homing pigeons four years ago, is that birds have tiny particles, called magnetite, in their upper beaks that respond to shifts in Earth's magnetic field.(AFP/File/Pal Pillai)AFP - A team of scientists believe they can provide the key to an enduring wildlife mystery: how do birds navigate?


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