migration of animals: Tools for Studying Migration

The movements of migrating animals are often studied by tagging individuals. Bird banding has been carried on extensively since the 1920s; more recently there has been tagging of fishes, butterflies, and marine mammals. Use is now made of radar, sonar, and radio for following migrations, particularly those of marine animals. Radio transmitters attached to whales or seals emit signals that can be picked up by weather satellites at regular intervals.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Tools for Studying Migration
• Orientation and Navigation
• Initiation of Migration
• Types of Migration
• Bibliography

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