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Biology

Navigating complexity: How animals find their way through intricate environments

Quick fact

Bats use echolocation, sharks detect electrical signals, and some snakes sense infrared radiation.

Why this is interesting

Many animals experience the world through senses humans do not possess.

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Understanding Navigating complexity: How animals find their way through intricate environments

Different environments favour different sensory adaptations.

A deeper explanation

Animal senses show how evolution shapes perception based on survival needs and ecological pressures.