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Re:Learning about the navigational feats of animals by goodcanadian on Saturday April 03, 2021 @01:59PM (#26683156)
If I had to guess, I would suppose that they are not recognising specific dunes (which would be constantly changing), but patterns in the dunes caused by prevailing winds. I am sure there is something analogous to the Polynesian voyagers recognising patterns in the waves and currents of the ocean.
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Re:Learning about the navigational feats of animals by xyzzyz on Saturday April 03, 2021 @04:41PM (#26684534)
Dunes are changing much more slowly than you think. They are huge and heavy, and they can hold shape for decades.
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