In ancient times, a solar eclipse caused people to believe the world was ending. We know better now, but animals can act like they feel the same way. Some begin to act anxious, or run away, or start acting like it's nighttime when the sun goes dark, which only makes sense. Other behaviors are not so easily explained. Tortoises who start mating could be the wisest of the bunch, because, well, if the world really were ending, what would you do? But then again, how much attention do we pay to these animal behaviors when there's no eclipse?
The next solar eclipse will be on Monday, April 8, which will be seen in the parts of the US. Those places are already battening the hatches for the hordes of tourists who will be rolling in to see it. Learn more about the April eclipse at NASA. They've got some cool visuals. -via Laughing Squid