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In the pigeon brain there is a 'space map', so you know where to fly
In the brain the pigeon has a spatial map, so that it can fly to strange areas, and judge the exact direction of flight.
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Giant rabbits died on United Airlines aircraft may be due to stress
The giant rabbit that suddenly died in the cargo bay of United Airlines aircraft may be too stressed out by the sudden change in temperature and surrounding excitement.
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The American astronaut was the first to identify the DNA sequence in the universe
The Space Flight Management Center (MCC) announced on October 30 that three astronauts returned safely to Earth after completing 40 scientific experiments lasting 115 da…
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Birds can fly continuously for 56 days without rest
Scientists say the Frigate birds can fly continuously for 56 days without rest.
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Interesting things about animals
There are no 2 zebras with identical stripes. The longest recorded flight of a chicken is 13 seconds. A bee needs to visit 4,000 flowers to make a spoonful of honey. Tho…
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The secret of flying snakes
The movements that snakes make during the flight process are much more complex than what we imagine.
Animal world
The little bird flies without a break through the Atlantic Ocean
A small warbler can fly continuously without rest for three days, crossing the Atlantic during the migration season.
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Sky geese can fly in poor oxygen conditions
A new study of the ability of birds to fly high and survive in harsh conditions is significant for those suffering from hypoxia-related diseases.
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Flying snakes help develop technology
There are no wings but some snakes can still be launched from tree to tree at a distance of more than 30m.
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Doves find their way back not by training
The fact that the pigeons find themselves exactly where and how long has left many researchers confused, has now been answered.
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Hundreds of thousands of bats died from the hot sun in Australia
The recent record heat wave has caused about 100,000 bats to die in flight, causing an environmental disaster in Australia.
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Flying record of water chestnuts
The British Red-necked Waterbirds have demonstrated impressive flight capabilities after crossing 25,750 km to Peru and returning.
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Pigeons smell the air to find their way
A recent study by a German science shows that pigeons rely on their ability to smell air to find their way to their whereabouts.
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10 animals are brought to space
The introduction of animals such as cats, chimpanzees, mice ... into space according to space exploration plans is considered a stepping stone to achieve the goal of bri…
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Birds fly 200 days without a break
A recent study shows that Alpine swallow swallows can fly 200 days continuously with a journey of more than 2,000km without a break.