Animals React to Us, Not the Eclipse | Science News

During a solar eclipse, animals like baboons and flamingos act strangely — but it’s not the darkness confusing them. Biologist Adam Hartstone-Rose discovered that our human reactions — gasps, claps, crowds — are what really spook the animals. When zoos closed to the public, animals stayed calm; with crowds, they got agitated. Eclipses are rare and hard to study, but they’re a powerful reminder of our connection to nature — and how much our behavior shapes the world around us. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/278aac1affb65be0