Why Some Animals Follow The Moon
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As far as we know, humans are the only living things that wear watches.But we aren’t the only ones that can tell time.Earth’s movement sets the rhythms of countless biological clocks.The 24 hour solar period winds cellular gears controlling sleep, hunger, and metabolismin creatures ranging from jellyfish to elephants.And our 365-and-a-quarter-day journey around the sun regulates cycles of seasons, harvests,and migrations.But the phases of our planet’s nearest neighbor also have a surprising pull on biologicalrhythms.[OPEN]For many species the moon’s glow is a cue that’s crucial to their survival.Vampires and emo teenagers aren’t the only ones who find moonlight romantic.Lots of animals use the 29-and-a-half day lunar cycle to sync up when it comes to findinga mate.Tr...
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As far as we know, humans are the only living things that wear watches.But we aren’t the only ones that can tell time.Earth’s movement sets the rhythms of countless biological clocks.The 24 hour solar period winds cellular gears controlling sleep, hunger, and metabolismin creatures ranging from jellyfish to elephants.And our 365-and-a-quarter-day journey around the sun regulates cycles of seasons, harvests,and migrations.But the phases of our planet’s nearest neighbor also have a surprising pull on biologicalrhythms.[OPEN]For many species the moon’s glow is a cue that’s crucial to their survival.Vampires and emo teenagers aren’t the only ones who find moonlight romantic.Lots of animals use the 29-and-a-half day lunar cycle to sync up when it comes to findinga mate.Tr...
