Migration
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Learn about the fascinating world of animal migration with this free course. Discover the journeys of birds and other animals, the process of adaptation through natural selection, and the concept of homeostasis. Explore how migratory birds regulate body temperature and navigate using celestial and magnetic cues. Start your educational journey today!
Migration is a free course looking at the migrations of animals, with special reference to birds, and also introducing the themes of movement, selection and homeostasis.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
Describe some of the migratory journeys made by birds and other animals
Explain the process of adaptation by natural selection and how this results in evolution
Describe what is meant by homeostasis, with particular reference to how migratory birds regulate body temperature in order to conserve energy
Provide examples of the use of celestial and magnetic cues for navigation by migratory birds
