Science: Dung beetles navigate using the Milky Way

Friday, September 2, 2022

Photo by Glen Carrie on Unsplash
Note: not the nocturnal variety
Homo sapiens aren't the only astronomers. 

Dung beetles are, too. New research shows that the insect navigates using the Milky Way and may be capable of recognizing broad features within the galactic plane. 

Get the full story @ Spaceweather.com Friday, September 2, 2022



1 comments:

Just My Opinion September 3, 2022 at 8:48 AM  

One more reason to turn off all those LED light strings from Costco when you go to bed. Many of nature's creatures need dark at night.

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