How is a Human Vacation Like Animal Migration? List similarities and differences. SAMPLE CHART (Note to teachers: As soon as students get the idea, let them pose their own comparisons rather than use those on the list below. There is great variation between species; examples below are provided to illustrate process. Look up facts for the species you are tracking. ) Human Travel Animal Migration Printed map needed Instinct guides the way. (Varies with species; in some, learning is involved.) Children travel with family Varies with species. Monarchs travel alone, some species travel in groups, some in mother/offspring pairs, etc. Travel in vehicle (car, plane, train) Have only a body (equipped with wings, flippers, fins, etc.) Gasoline fuels the trip Stored fat (lipids) fuel the migration, some eat along the way. Travel for enjoyment, visit relatives, etc. Must migrate to survive Use calendars and clocks to tell when it's time to come and go Internal, biological clocks keep good time Create habitat where ever travel Can only survive in specific habitat Copyright 2003 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Please send all questions, comments, and suggestions to our feedback form