Scientists find liver cells help pigeons navigate

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Pigeons can fly home, but how they do it is a mystery. Many animals use Earth's magnetic field to find their way.

Pigeons fly hundreds of miles and have carried messages for years. Scientists have always wanted to know how these birds find their way.

A new study found a big clue in the pigeons' bodies. Researchers saw a strong magnetic signal in the liver organ.

Scientists found that these liver cells are important for direction. Without them, pigeons got lost, especially on cloudy days.

Other animals may also use a similar magnetic sense. Pigeons might use different ways to find their home.

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How do pigeons find their way home?

It is a mystery, but many animals use Earth's magnetic field to help them.

What did scientists find in the pigeons' bodies?

They found a strong magnetic signal in the liver organ.

What happens to pigeons without their liver cells?

Without them, pigeons got lost, especially on cloudy days.

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