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

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

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

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

Bees can perceive ultraviolet light which helps in locating flowers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reptiles use behavioral methods to regulate their body temperature.

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

Eagles have keen eyesight for spotting prey from great distances.

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

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

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

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

Cephalopods use polarized light to enhance underwater visibility.

Nocturnal migratory birds use the stars for orientation during migration.

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

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

Owls have asymmetrical ears for pinpointing the location of sounds.