According to Ars Technica, a new study reveals that seabirds returning to their colonies after foraging trips can experience a form of jet lag. The long-distance flights over open water appear to throw off the birds' circadian rhythms, much like humans crossing multiple time zones. Researchers tracked the birds' movements and physiological markers, finding that the extended travel time disrupts their internal timing systems. This effect is particularly pronounced when the birds fly nonstop across vast ocean expanses without the usual environmental cues that help regulate their biological clocks. The findings suggest that jet lag is not unique
Source: Ars Technica.
