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University of North Carolina Chapel Hill researchers have found that captive loggerheads could be conditioned to “dance” by associating certain magnetic fields with being fed food.

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Loggerhead turtles learn magnetic signatures for navigation and feeding, showcasing two distinct geomagnetic senses for migration, study finds.

Turtles react to magnetic fields linked to food, revealing how they use Earth's magnetism for navigation. Discover the science behind this fascinating behavior.