Animals react when the Sun is hidden

During the total solar eclipse in 2017, scientists observed how different animals responded to the extraordinary event. They will do the same this year and are asking the public to help them gather information. During the total eclipse in 2017, researchers observed 17 different species of animals at the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, South Carolina. When totality occurred and it got dark, most animals behaved as they typically do at night. For example, komodo dragons, gorillas, and giraffes tried to go indoors, where they sleep. Birds called tawny frogmouths, which are active at night, moved around more. Many species also seemed anxious. A male gorilla charged his exhibit’s glass, and a group of giraffes began galloping. Flamingos huddled together and looked around constantly. Galapagos tortoises moved faster than usual and…

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