Navigation is based on a variety of senses. Many birds have been shown to use a sun compass. Using the sun for direction involves the need for making compensation based on the time. Navigation has also been shown to be based on a combination of other abilities including the ability to detect magnetic fields (magnetoception), use visual landmarks as well as olfactory cues. COUNT 5
QSN1 What is navigation based on? ANS1 a variety of senses QSN2 What do many birds use as a compass? ANS2 sun QSN3 What does using the sun for direction involve? ANS3 the need for making compensation based on the time QSN4 What else is navigation based on? ANS4 use visual landmarks QSN5 What is magnetoception? ANS5 the ability to detect magnetic fields