Animals React to Us, Not the Eclipse | Science News

Science News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 1m

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…