Moths use stars as a compass

A recent study revealed that Bogong moths navigate their long-distance migration across Australia by using the patterns of the night sky, demonstrating a sophisticated, inherited navigational ability previously thought limited to larger animals. This discovery highlights the importance of dark skies for these keystone species and raises concerns about the impact of light pollution on their populations.

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