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Swarm yields new insight into animal migration

Written by  Friday, 09 July 2021 11:40
Greater white-fronted geese

Using measurements from ESA’s Earth Explorer Swarm mission, scientists have developed a new tool that links the strength and direction of the magnetic field to the flight paths of migrating birds. This is a huge step forward to understanding how animals use Earth’s magnetic field to navigate vast distances.

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Movement Ecology

Fusion of wildlife tracking and satellite geomagnetic data for the study of animal migration


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