Bogong moths rely on stars and magnetic fields to guide epic migrations
Thursday, 10 July 2025 () Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 21, 2025
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have confirmed that Bogong moths navigate using the stars and the Milky Way, making them the first known invertebrates to rely on celestial cues for long-distance travel. The study, published in Nature, reveals that these nocturnal insects pair stellar orientation with Earth's magnetic field to complete seasonal migrations of up to 1000 kilometers.
Thursday, 10 July 2025 ()
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 21, 2025