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How Foxes Use Magnetic Fields

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One of the coolest features of a fox is it's incredible hunting skill and all of the fascinating physical abilities that make their hunting skills so effective. One of these physical abilities is called magnetoreception, which is an animal's ability to detect magnetism. This short BBC clip explains the magic behind a fox’s connection to and reliance on Earth’s magnetic field!



Our older wildlife enthusiasts might enjoy this more advanced exploration of a fox's magnetoreception. Check it out!



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