Some zoo animals displayed their typical evening activity patterns during the event, while others remained vigilant and wary.
During the recent total solar eclipse, cranes appeared to dance, and meerkats ran around erratically, zookeepers have reported.Scientists and wildlife experts observed the unusual behaviors exhibited by animals at various zoos across the United States during the rare event, which was visible across North America on April 8.The San Antonio Zoo filmed the event and posted the video on X, formerly Twitter, showing how animals reacted as the moon passed between the sun and Earth.
The Fort Worth Zoo in Texas said in a series of posts on X: 'Overall, there was an increase in vigilance and curiosity as well as movement toward the gates to go to the animals' indoor barns for the evening.'The animals that moved toward their gates included the tortoises, elephants, giraffes, kudus, bonobos, gorillas and coatis. The animals that displayed an increase in curiosity and vigilance included the lions, lemurs, mandrills, wild dogs and gorillas.
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