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These sea turtles ‘dance’ when magnetic fields lead them to a snack

Loggerhead sea turtles ( Caretta caretta) are pretty loyal marine reptiles. Even with their roughly 8,000-mile-long migrations across oceans, they consistently return to the same feeding and nesting sites. Sea turtles can travel these distances by remembering the magnetic signatures of an area and storing that knowledge in a mental map.

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'Dancing' turtles prove use of magnetic field as a map

The turtles danced with the most enthusiasm in the tank when they knew they would get food. This was "strong evidence" that turtles can learn the magnetic signatures of "specific geographical areas", the researchers said. Even when tested four months later, the turtles still knew where they should dance.

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Sea turtles ‘dance’ in magnetic fields associated with food, new study finds

Loggerhead turtles “dance” when exposed to food-associated magnetic fields, and their magnetic map may help them return to specific areas after long migrations.

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Where young sea turtles spend their early lives has always been a mystery - until now

Young sea turtles actively swim and choose their paths instead of drifting. New satellite tracking reveals their movements.

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Scientists solve the mystery of sea turtles’ ‘lost years’

“What we’ve uncovered is that the turtles are actually swimming,” said co-author Nathan Putman ... data of young ...

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Swimming in the sweet spot: How marine animals save energy on long journeys

Competitive swimmers know that swimming underwater causes less drag resistance than swimming at the surface. Splashing around making waves isn't the most efficient way to swim. Any energy spent ...

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