By Gurpreet Singh |February 9, 2026
European robins use quantum reactions in their eyes. They migrate across Europe every year using Earth’s magnetic field.
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Loggerhead turtles return to the same beach where they were born. They remember magnetic “maps” in the ocean.
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Monarch butterflies travel from Canada to Mexico. They use sunlight and magnetic sensing powered by quantum proteins.
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Bogong Moth migrate across Australia. Scientists found they use magnetic fields for navigation.
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The smallest insect of wildlife, honeybee also use quantum navigation to look for their hive. Quantum-sensitive proteins help them stay oriented.
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Salmon swims back to their birth rivers. They follow magnetic “signposts” in the ocean. Quantum sensing may support this ability.
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This bird flies non-stop for days over oceans. Quantum navigation helps it stay on course without landmarks.
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In hot deserts, ants travel far for food, using Sun position and magnetic sensing to navigate accurately and return safely home every day.
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Green turtles cross entire oceans on their migration journey. They use Earth’s magnetic signals to guide their journey.
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Arctic terns fly from the Arctic to Antarctica which is over 70,000 kilometres. They rely on magnetic and quantum sensing.
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