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Butterfly Navigation and Wing Patterns Studied by Researchers

  • Researchers at Keele University studied migratory butterflies' navigation systems.
  • Butterflies may use different natural compasses during migrations.
  • Butterfly wing patterns can make their motion harder to read for predators.
  • Understanding these patterns is crucial for studying how species respond to environmental changes.
  • The study was published in Nature on October 20, 2026.
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