How the Animals Reacted During the Solar Eclipse of August 12, According to Experts Who Studied Them
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How the Animals Reacted During the Solar Eclipse of August 12, According to Experts Who Studied Them
The solar eclipse of August 12, 2026 not only left spectacular images in the sky: it also caused changes in the behavior of numerous animals.The sudden reduction of light, accompanied by temperature variations, caused birds, insects, mammals and other species to react for a few minutes as if the day had come to an end. Different scientific teams took advantage of the phenomenon to observe and record these responses.One of the most obvious change…
The behavior of various birds changed during last Wednesday's solar eclipse. This is evident from a study conducted by the University of Groningen (RUG) together with dozens of bird enthusiasts in the northern Netherlands. "Tits and pigeons, in particular, went into hiding," says research leader Theo Jurriens.
Several bird species exhibited unusual behavior during last Wednesday's solar eclipse. Tits and pigeons were less... that evening.
The behavior of various birds changed during last Wednesday's solar eclipse. This is evident from a study conducted by the University of Groningen (RUG) together with dozens of bird enthusiasts in the northern Netherlands. "Tits and pigeons, in particular, went into hiding," says research leader Theo Jurriens.
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