#shorts Let’s dive into this fascinating phenomenon during a total solar eclipse.
Channel: IMMTV
Date: 2024-04-08

During a total solar eclipse, animals often exhibit peculiar behaviors. Let’s dive into this fascinating phenomenon:

Bees: These industrious insects temporarily lose their usual buzz and take a pause during an eclipse.
Owls: These nocturnal birds start hooting and hollering, perhaps confused by the sudden twilight in the middle of the day.
Flamingos: These elegant birds unite to guard their precious babies during an eclipse.
Pelicans: They pack up and head home, as if sensing the unusual darkness1.
Pigeons: These city-dwelling birds think it’s time for a nap when the sun disappears.
Interestingly, historical accounts also highlight bizarre animal behavior during eclipses.

Modern researchers have studied this phenomenon, although collecting data during brief and infrequent total solar eclipses remains challenging. Observations from past eclipses include crickets chirping as if it were nightfall, mosquitoes pestering humans, gulls returning to their night roosts, and sheep heading into their evening pens. Pets, too, may display unusual behaviors due to disrupted internal clocks caused by the sudden darkness.

So, during the upcoming solar eclipse, keep an eye out for these bewildered creatures as they navigate the unexpected gloom!