The researchers concluded that cattle do generally orient themselves in a north-south direction.This north-south preference has also been noted in flies, termites and honeybees.

• 研究人员推断，普遍来说，牛群的确能自我南北向定位，这种对南北向的偏好在苍蝇、白蚁、和蜜蜂中也常见。