2007-04-22 06:35:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
they have navigation system in their body. they can sense earth magnetic field and stuff like that (not fully tested theory).
see here.
http://www.unc.edu/depts/oceanweb/turtles/
http://www.unc.edu/depts/oceanweb/turtles/juvenilemap/Introduction.htm
2007-04-22 08:31:43 · answer #1 · answered by King 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is hypothesized by some that the turtles navigate back to their nesting places by following the Earth's magnetic lines of flux.
2007-04-22 13:40:14 · answer #2 · answered by greenpyro69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't. They end up within a couple of miles of the place but not the exact same place...now homing pigeons!..thats a story!
2007-04-22 16:48:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Gps
2007-04-22 13:38:54 · answer #4 · answered by redd headd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They had GPS before man could spell it.
2007-04-22 13:40:49 · answer #5 · answered by gimpalomg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋