Can Animals Sense Earthquakes Before They Strike?
April 02, 2010
A new study suggests toads can detect impending earthquakes, calling to mind other examples of animals sensing disasters before they hit.
>>... The water wasn’t the only clue. The Moken also noticed that animals were acting strangely: Elephants headed for higher ground and dolphins swam for deeper waters. And the cicadas, “which are usually so loud, suddenly went silent.” <<