Arctic terns fly to the moon and back
Arctic terns have the longest animal migration, flying 59,000 miles annually from pole to pole, accumulating 1.5 million miles in a lifetime—three round trips to the moon.
Arctic terns undertake the longest migration of any animal, flying from the Arctic to the Antarctic and back each year. This incredible 59,000-mile round trip means they experience two summers annually and more daylight than any other creature on Earth. Over their 30-year lifespan, an Arctic tern can fly roughly 1.5 million miles, which is equivalent to three round trips to the moon!
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