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Vision in Eagles

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Eagles have keen eyesight for spotting prey from great distances.

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Hearing in Owls

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Owls have asymmetrical ears for pinpointing the location of sounds.

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Echolocation in Bats

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Bats use sound waves and echoes to navigate and locate prey in the dark.

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Smell in Salmon

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Salmon use a keen sense of smell to return to their birthplace to spawn.

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Magnetoreception in Birds

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Many migratory birds use Earth's magnetic field to navigate long distances.

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Infrared Sensation in Snakes

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Pit vipers, boas, and pythons can detect infrared radiation to locate warm-blooded prey.

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Electroreception in Sharks

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Sharks detect electric fields produced by living organisms in water.

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Ultraviolet Perception in Bees

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Bees can perceive ultraviolet light which helps in locating flowers.

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Polarized Light Detection in Cephalopods

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Cephalopods use polarized light to enhance underwater visibility.

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Star Navigation in Birds

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Nocturnal migratory birds use the stars for orientation during migration.

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Touch in Cats

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Cats have highly sensitive whiskers that detect minute changes in their environment.

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Chemical Communication in Ants

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Ants use pheromones to communicate with each other and organize colony activities.

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Thermoception in Beetles

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Some beetles can detect heat, which helps them to find forest fires where they can breed.

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Pressure Detection in Fish

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Fish use their lateral line system to sense water pressure and movement.

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Taste in Butterflies

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Butterflies taste with their feet to find suitable plants for laying eggs.

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Water Detection in Desert Animals

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Some desert animals can detect moisture and find water sources for survival.

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Color Vision in Primates

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Some primates have trichromatic vision that allows them to discern a wide range of colors.

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Polarization Vision in Mantis Shrimp

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Mantis shrimp can detect polarized light, which aids in hunting and communication.

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Sound Localization in Humans

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Humans can detect the direction of a sound through several auditory cues.

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Night Vision in Cats

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Cats have a reflective layer behind their retina which improves their night vision.

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Ultrasonography in Dolphins

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Dolphins use high-frequency sound waves to investigate their surroundings, especially underwater.

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Thermoregulation in Reptiles

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Reptiles use behavioral methods to regulate their body temperature.

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Venom Detection in Mongooses

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Mongooses have specialized acetylcholine receptors making them resistant to snake venom.

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Vibration Sensing in Spiders

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Spiders use vibrations in their webs to detect prey and communicate.

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Gravity Sensing in Plants

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Plants have specialized cells called statocytes that help them sense gravity.

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