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If it is mainly genetic then a bird raised in captivity should be able to track the route somewhat accurately, that's groundbreaking
by BetterThanSober 3mo ago
If it is mainly genetic then a bird raised in captivity should be able to track the route somewhat accurately, that's groundbreaking
- lioeters 3mo agoI guess the "guidance system" is not located in any organ or individual bird, but as a kind of accumulated collective knowledge. Perhaps the term was misleading, since it's a metaphor relating to a mechanism in individual airplane, rocket, etc. Anyway, fascinating to learn more about these lovely creatures.
- nomel 2mo agoWe used to call this "instinct".