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During the 2024 eclipse, biologists like us want to know how birds will respond to midday darkness
The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 comes at an exciting time for wild birds. Local birds sing for mates and fight for territories as they prepare for their once-a-year chance to breed. Tens of millions of migratory birds will pass through the totality route, migrating mostly at night. Because birds use light to… Read More »
Animals behave strangely during the eclipse. Here’s what you need to pay attention to next month
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. During the Great American Eclipse in 2017, the strange behavior of zoo animals surprised researchers; giraffes gathered and galloped, Galápagos tortoises began mating, and gorillas began to prepare for bed. These strange behaviors were just… Read More »