alt Hacker NewsIf it is mainly genetic then a bird raised in captivity should be able to track the route somewhat accurately, that's groundbreaking
If it is mainly genetic then a bird raised in captivity should be able to track the route somewhat accurately, that's groundbreaking
I 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.