Burmese python and its built-in compass

By Star2.com

The snake is said to be able to "go home" even if released far away.

The Burmese python has a built-in compass that allows it to slither home in a near straight line even if released dozens of kilometres away, researchers said last Wednesday.

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Burmese python and its built-in compass

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