Last month, we explored whether birds have a keen sense of smell (https://www.earthgardeners.it/en/2025/01/30/do-birds-have-good-noses/), and contrary to popular belief, we concluded they do. The racing pigeon, a domestic breed refined over centuries for its strong attachment to its home, provides a fascinating example. When transported far from its dovecote and released, […]
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Birds are the masters of the air and their spatial navigation capabilities are well known. No less so are some marine organisms, such as turtles, tuna, eels or whales capable of migrating across the oceans, following routes that extend for thousands of miles. Recent research done with Federica Maffezzoli and […]