Have you ever been in a situation where you look at a road sign, stare at the GPS location map on your phone, and still be at a loss? If so, the animals' "superpowers" are sure to make you envious. Astronomy, geography, magnetic fields, electric currents... Various ways of navigating are played by animals one by one. The picture shows the media
Mountains and waters that we don't notice can leave an indelible impression on animals' minds and become landmarks on their migration routes. Whales migrating in the Atlantic Ocean have a "reliable" landmark – the western coastline of the African continent. The picture shows the media
Of course, we don't have to complain too much about not having such "superpowers", after all, we also have the humility to ask animals for advice and a strong ability to learn. Devices such as ultrasonic positioning systems, astronomical navigators (which mimic the light perception systems of some birds), polarized astronomical compasses (imitating the perception of polarized light by animals such as bees, ants, locusts, etc.), and vibrating gyroscopes (imitating the wings of flies) are gradually turning the talents of animals into tools in our hands. The picture shows the media
Relying on the biological clock and the judgment of the sun's location, for example, millions of monarch butterflies are able to travel thousands of kilometers to reach winter habitats that have been passed down from generation to generation. Salmon that live in fresh water when they are young, "go to the sea" halfway, and migrate to fresh water when spawning, rely on the memory of the smell in the water, cross the terrifying waves, and complete the "journey back home". The picture shows the media
Many animals are also comprehensive "talents" who have mastered multiple positioning and navigation techniques - pigeons rely on the sun to identify directions on clear days, and resort to magnetic fields on cloudy days and nights. The picture shows the media
Scientists' attempts at magnetic implants also offer us new hope for "instinctive" positioning and navigation. The picture shows the media