Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea): The Arctic tern holds the record for the longest animal migration, traveling up to 44,000 miles annually from its Arctic breeding grounds to the Antarctic and back. Over its 30-year lifespan, it may fly the equivalent of three round trips to the moon. It follows a zigzag route across oceans, taking advantage of prevailing winds and abundant food. Using celestial cues, Earth's magnetic field, and possibly smell, it navigates with astonishing precision. Along the way, it feeds on fish and crustaceans. Its journey ensures access to perpetual daylight and rich feeding grounds in both polar summers. This tiny bird’s feat exemplifies extraordinary endurance and innate navigational ability in the animal kingdom.
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