The magnetic compass is the last unknown sense in migrating animals. For some scientists, the monarch butterfly is leading ...

About seven months after the Army reintroduced land navigation to its Basic Leader Course, or BLC, half of the soldiers in that pilot program have failed the training. BLC is a 22-day school for the ...

An Australian moth that migrates over 1000 kilometres to seek respite from summer heat is the first known invertebrate to use the stars as a compass on long journeys. Every spring, billions of bogong ...

There’s something deeply reassuring about being prepared, whether you’re trekking through uncharted wilderness or simply navigating the unpredictability of daily life. Yet, finding the right tools to ...

Source: SC Psychological Enterprises Ltd. It seems that every year, the popular press reports dozens (maybe even hundreds) of cases where a dog was lost, or accidentally transported away from home, ...

Comprehending the mechanics of a compass is a helpful skill. Whether you are a hunter, outdoor enthusiast, survivalist, or simply an individual seeking a better understanding of orienteering skills, ...

On August 26-27, the Fort Bliss, Texas Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) conducted map reading training in a classroom environment that concluded with a hands-on practical night and day land ...