Monday, February 4, 2019

Dung beetles navigate better under a full moon

Of all nocturnal animals, only dung beetles can hold their course using polarized moonlight. Researchers have now shown that the beetles can use polarized light when its signal strength is weak, which may allow them to find their bearings when artificial light from cities swamps natural moonlight.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WH44YD

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