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Even birds get jet lagged, study shows

Oct 29, 2026 · Geoff Brumfiel

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Even birds get jet lagged, study shows
Manx shearwaters race back to their nests after spending weeks hunting at sea. New research suggests they get jet lagged on their journey home.
Manx shearwaters race back to their nests after spending weeks hunting at sea. New research suggests they get jet lagged on their journey home.

A species of seabirds appears to become disoriented on flights back to its nest due to shifting time zones.

(Image credit: birdsonline)

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