Homing Pigeons' Ability to Always Return to Their Home, No

question 1

Multiple Choice

Homing pigeons' ability to always return to their home, no matter where they are released, is an excellent example of ________.

• A) piloting
• B) compass orientation
• C) an innate behavior
• D) true navigation

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