homing instinct

English

Noun

homing instinct (plural homing instincts)

(biology) The inherent ability or innate instinct of certain animals to return home, after being released (sometimes from great distances).

Synonyms

homing ability

Translations

homing instinct

French: faculté d'orientation f

German: Heimfindevermögen n, Heimfindeverhalten n

See also

homing
homing device
homing guidance
homing guidance system
homing pigeon
racing homer (homer, racer)
racing pigeon

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