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Finding the Way

David Attenborough examines animals with an amazing ability to find their way - the dung beetle uses the sun, moon and even the Milky Way.

Some animals have an extraordinary ability to find their way. The dung beetle, an insect revered by ancient Egyptians, uses the sun, the moon and even the Milky Way to move its prized ball of dung in the right direction. Pigeons are often considered feeble birdbrains, but they have incredible memories that can recall several complex travel routes with amazing accuracy and they even use man-made roads and hedgerows to find the quickest way home.

29 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter David Attenborough
Executive Producer Stephen Dunleavy
Director Sharmila Choudhury
Producer Sharmila Choudhury
Writer Sharmila Choudhury
Production Company Humble Bee Films

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