The ability of ants to travel far from their nests in search of food and to accurately chart their way back has intrigued researchers. Presenting the insects with a hilly challenge now throws light on these navigational skills.
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Srinivasan, M. Homing in on ant navigation. Nature 411, 752–753 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1038/35081224
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