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Don't Look Directly at the Sun!! (Animal Behavior and the Solar Eclipse)

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With the total solar eclipse visible over parts of North America in just a few days, Casey and Sara discuss what we know about animal behavior during eclipse events. Listen to find out:

  • What are Baily's Beads and why does Sara like them so much?
  • How would Casey's pets respond to a total solar eclipse?
  • Why should we care about how animals act during an eclipse? 

    • If you are in the path of the eclipse, whether total or partial, you can join North Carolina State University's Solar Eclipse Safari project or take a look at NASA's Eclipse Soundscapes project.

    And if you are viewing the eclipse, remember to do so safely! Never look directly at the sun! Total Solar Eclipse Safety - NASA

    Resources for this episode:

    Researchers to observe how total solar eclipse affects animal behavior | PBS NewsHour

    NASA Eclipse Science

    2024 Total Solar Eclipse - NASA

    Total Eclipse of the Zoo: Animal Behavior during a Total Solar Eclipse - PMC

    Unlocking the mysteries of animal behavior during cosmic events: IU News

    Surprising Ways Animals React to Solar Eclipses - National Geographic

    How Do Animals Respond to a Total Solar Eclipse? | Scientific American

    Animals act weirdly during an eclipse. Help NASA find out why | CNN

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