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Study Suggests Homing Pigeon Livers May Function as Compasses

A study indicates that homing pigeons may use their livers to navigate by Earth's magnetic field, presenting a new theory in animal navigation. Some experts, however, question the validity of these findings.

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A study indicates that homing pigeons may use their livers to navigate by Earth's magnetic field, presenting a new theory in animal navigation. Some experts, however, question the validity of these findings.

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  • ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • ✕ vague attribution: Other experts aren’t so sure

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Original Headline

A new study says homing pigeon livers act like compasses. Other experts aren’t so sure

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Study Suggests Homing Pigeon Livers May Function as Compasses