zoo animals
During the 2024 solar eclipse, biologists like us want to discover how birds will respond to darkness in the middle of the day
The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 coincides with an exciting time for wild birds. Local birds sing for mates and fight for territories as they prepare for their annual chance to breed. Tens of millions of migratory birds will follow the path of totality, and they migrate mostly at night. Because birds use … Read more
Animals behave strangely during a solar eclipse. Here you can read what you should pay attention to in the coming month
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. During the Great American Eclipse of 2017, zoo animals behaving strangely surprised researchers: the giraffes gathered and started galloping, the Galápagos tortoises started mating, and the gorillas started getting ready for bed. This strange behavior … Read more