How Do Animals Migrate Across Oceans?

Some animals, like birds and turtles, travel across oceans to find new homes or food. They use the sun, stars, and even Earth's magnetic fields like a compass to guide them. It’s like having a built-in GPS that helps them know where they are going.

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A baby turtle uses Earth’s magnetic field like a built-in GPS to find its way back home.
A bird flies from the North Pole to the South Pole using the sun and stars as guides.
Fish follow ocean currents like highways to travel long distances without getting lost.

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