3 bizarre (and delightful) ancient theories about bird migration | Lucy Cooke

3 bizarre (and delightful) ancient theories about bird migration | Lucy Cooke

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In 1822, Count von Bothmer discovered a stork with an African spear, hinting at bird migration. Ancient theories by Aristotle included transformation and hibernation. Modern science reveals birds migrate vast distances, navigating by stars and Earth's magnetic field. Johannes Thienemann's tagging of storks confirmed migration routes, debunking myths like moon travel.

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