Sniffing out trouble: 10 animals that can detect natural disasters
DogsKnown for their acute sense of smell and hearing, dogs can detect changes in the environment that humans cannot. They often behave unusually before earthquakes or other natural calamities.
CatsSimilar to dogs, cats may sense vibrations or shifts in the Earth's crust as well. This leads them to act restless or seek higher ground out of fear.
ElephantsElephants have been observed exhibiting unusual behaviours such as trumpeting, before earthquakes or tsunamis. It is believed that they are sensitive to low-frequency sounds or ground vibrations.
BirdsMany bird species can detect changes in atmospheric pressure or vibrations. They often fly away or change behaviour before storms.
FishSome studies suggest that fish can sense changes in water pressure and currents, which may alert them to incoming tsunamis or other underwater disturbances.
RodentsCertain rodents like rats, are known to flee areas before earthquakes, potentially sensing vibrations or changes in the environment.
Toads and FrogsAmphibians often react to changes in moisture or ground vibrations, sometimes moving to higher ground before floods.
InsectsSome insects such as ants, may change their behaviour before an earthquake, leaving their nests or foraging more aggressively.
SnakesThese slithering creatures can feel the Earth's vibrations. Thus, they can feel an earthquake before it happens. Due to this, they are quick to leave their nests.
HorsesThese creatures are prone to feel the smallest of vibrations from the Earth's surface. If any natural calamity is occurring they will become restless and begin circling, neighing and rolling on the ground in fear.