Sharks use Earth’s magnetic field as ‘GPS’ guidance system, study says
by Richard Luscombe in Miami from on (#5HX3P)
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Scientists in Florida have concluded that sharks possess an internal navigation system similar to GPS that allows them to use Earth's magnetic forces to travel long distances with accuracy.
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