Loggerhead Turtles Learn Magnetic Fields

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New study reveals loggerhead turtles learn magnetic fields of specific geographic locations.

This superpower helps them get back to ecologically important areas for nesting and feeding.

Researchers found captive juvenile loggerheads respond to magnetic conditioning by “dancing’s” in anticipation of food in fields where they were previously fed.

Radiofrequency waves disrupt biological sensors such as the ones birds use to detect Earth ’s magnetic field.

One group of turtles was tested without RF waves, while the other was tested with RF waves.

Normally, turtles swim in a certain direction depending on the field they live in to stay within the right ocean currents for migration.

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