Predicting performance of naïve migratory animals, from many wrongs to self-correction

JD McLaren, H Schmaljohann, B Blasius - Communications Biology, 2022 - nature.com
Migratory orientation of many animals is inheritable, enabling inexperienced (naïve)
individuals to migrate independently using a geomagnetic or celestial compass. It remains …

Uncovering loggerhead (Caretta caretta) navigation strategy in the open ocean through the consideration of their diving behaviour

A Laforge, P Gaspar, A Barat… - Journal of The …, 2023 - royalsocietypublishing.org
While scientists have been monitoring the movements and diving behaviour of sea turtles
using Argos platform terminal transmitters for decades, the precise navigational mechanisms …

Magnetosensation

NF Putman - Journal of Comparative Physiology A, 2022 - Springer
The Earth's magnetic field is formed in the outer core, where swirling, molten iron and nickel
create a self-exciting geodynamo driven by thermal convection (for an accessible review …

Gauge-and-compass migration: inherited magnetic headings and signposts can adapt to changing geomagnetic landscapes

JD McLaren, H Schmaljohann, B Blasius - Movement Ecology, 2023 - Springer
Background For many migratory species, inexperienced (naïve) individuals reach remote
non-breeding areas independently using one or more inherited compass headings and …

Bioinspired Magnetic Navigation for Exploring Celestial Bodies

R Li, TQ Ngo, JP Gill, C Kehl, BK Taylor - Conference on Biomimetic and …, 2025 - Springer
Modern navigation strategies on Earth often rely on predeployed artificial global navigation
satellite systems (GNSS) for positioning, navigation, and timing information (PNT). This is …

A Real-World Implementation of Neurally-Based Magnetic Reception and Navigation

A Harvey, BK Taylor - Conference on Biomimetic and Biohybrid Systems, 2022 - Springer
The Earth's magnetic field provides a signal that animals and man-made systems can
leverage for navigation across long-distances (eg, continents and oceans). Despite ongoing …