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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.