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Seabirds get jet lag, and it can throw them off course, study shows
The Washington Post • • general
Key Points:
- A study published in Science reveals that seabirds experience jet lag similar to humans, leading to navigational errors during their foraging trips.
- Researchers aimed to understand how seabirds navigate vast distances using Earth's magnetic fields and the sun's position.
- Seabirds rely on their natural circadian rhythm or internal clock in combination with environmental cues to determine the time of day and navigate effectively.
