Scientists are using solar-powered tags on birds to track their movements. The project is aimed at understanding animal behavior and disease patterns. Scientists also want to know where animals go so they can learn more about them, Sonia says.
As part of a massive new global tracking project, scientists are monitoring animals from a receiver on the International Space Station, mapping the incredible, previously unknown journeys that animals undertake. They’re beginning to tackle questions like how far do animals actually move? And how in the world do they know where they’re going?
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