Scientists and zookeepers observed giraffes, gorillas, lions, macaws, and flamingoes exhibiting unusual behavior during the total solar eclipse. Researchers studied animals at several zoos along the eclipse path of totality, including the Fort Worth Zoo in Texas. While some animals showed signs of vigilance and curiosity, there were no signs of increased anxiety or nervous behaviors.
Scientists and zookeepers watched Monday as giraffes, gorillas, lions, macaws and flamingoes exhibited unusual behavior during the total solar eclipse . Because total eclipses happen so infrequently, researchers don't know much about how they impact animals. They studied animals on Monday at several zoos situated along the eclipse path of totality, such as the Fort Worth Zoo in Texas .
Birds also showed unique behavior at the Indianapolis Zoo, a zoo spokesperson said. Macaws, budgies and other birds got quiet and roosted up high, which is nighttime behavior.'You can hear they're totally silent now - not a peep, and no movement,' Indianapolis Zoo President and CEO Dr. Robert Shumake said in a video recorded during totality. Flamingos at the zoo huddled together and also got quiet. Cheetahs and a warthog displayed behavior normally seen during the evening.
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