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Why Do Cows Align North-South When Grazing?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • Cows and deer tend to orient their bodies along the Earth's magnetic field lines when grazing or resting.
  • This magnetic alignment was observed using satellite imagery of herds across continents.
  • The exact reason is unknown, but it may help with navigation or thermoregulation.
  • Not all animals exhibit this; it is most noticeable in open fields with low wind.

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