Study confirms pigeon navigation theory
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by Thomas De Maesschalck
Scientists believe they have confirmed theories that homing pigeons are able to carry out their long-range navigational feat thanks to tiny magnetic particles in their upper beaks.
Pigeon watchers had squabbled as to whether the birds return to their lofts by using this material — called magnetite — as a microscopic compass, or by using different odors in the atmosphere as signposts. Read more at Discovery
Pigeon watchers had squabbled as to whether the birds return to their lofts by using this material — called magnetite — as a microscopic compass, or by using different odors in the atmosphere as signposts. Read more at Discovery
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