The magnetic sense: Why powerlines confuse the internal compass of migrating birds
- Tue 10 Jul 2012 04:02:PM
Migratory birds and fish use the Earth's magnetic field to find their way. Researchers have now identified cells with internal compass needles for the perception of the field – and can explain why high-tension cables perturb the magnetic orientation.
Source: The magnetic sense: Why powerlines confuse the internal compass of migrating birds
Source: The magnetic sense: Why powerlines confuse the internal compass of migrating birds