David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities

S04E02 Finding the Way

Certain animals possess remarkable navigational skills. The dung beetle, celebrated in ancient Egyptian culture, relies on the sun, moon, and even the Milky Way to guide its treasured ball of dung precisely. Meanwhile, pigeons, often dismissed as simple-minded, actually boast impressive memories that enable them to remember intricate travel paths with astonishing precision. They cleverly utilize human-made roads and hedgerows to determine the fastest route back home.