navigational strategies

Navigational strategies are methods organisms use to find their way in their environment. They include innate behaviors, such as following visual cues or smells, and learned skills, like memorizing landmarks. Some animals rely on celestial cues like the sun or stars, while others use internal compasses based on Earth's magnetic field. Additionally, they may combine multiple cues through a flexible process called sensorimotor integration. These strategies enable efficient movement towards goals such as food, shelter, or mates, and are vital for survival across diverse species and environments.