"Animal Behavior During Eclipses: Insights from US Zoo Observations"

Animal behaviorists at several zoos in the US will be observing the reactions of various animals during the upcoming solar eclipse, building on their observations from the 2017 eclipse. The research aims to understand how animals respond to sudden darkness, with previous findings showing changes in behavior such as anxiety-related actions and unusual mating behaviors. The observations are not only for recreational purposes but also to understand and mitigate anxiety in animals, as well as satisfy the fundamental curiosity humans have about animal behavior.