How Do Animals Migrate in the Wild?

Some animals, like birds and butterflies, travel long distances every year. They use things like the sun, stars, and even smells to find their way. It's like having a built-in map that tells them when it’s time to go on an adventure!

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A bird uses the sun like a compass to know which way to fly.
A sea turtle follows magnetic fields under the ocean to get back home.
A butterfly travels from Canada to Mexico, even though it's never been there before.

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