Although several species of turtles are known to use magnetic cues to determine latitude, it was believed that this wasn’t possible for longitude. However, the loggerhead turtles have managed to surprise researchers by developing a method that involves using the strength and angle of the Earth’s magnetic field. (via BBC News | Sea turtles’ migration mystery is ‘solved’)

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