For centuries, people have been predicting weather changes by observing the natural environment and the behavior of animals. In the modern era, before satellites, radar and weather models existed, people used to rely on animals. Many times these predictions are not supported by scientific evidence, but the behavior of animals contains signals necessary for biological and environmental sensitivity and survival.
Animals often sense subtle changes in the environment. Their reaction warns us of the arrival of rain, storm or typhoon. Let us know which are those animals whose activities can predict the change in weather.
Which 6 animals indicate storm?
1. Frog: Natural alarm of rain?
Frogs have been considered indicators of rain for centuries. In many areas, before the rains, their ‘quawk’ becomes loud and continuous.
Why does this happen?
Frogs experience increased atmospheric pressure and increased humidity. Humidity increases before rain, which is also favorable for breeding, so their calls become louder.
2.Birds: The sky’s warning system?
In agricultural communities, the weather has been predicted from the behavior of birds.
How to know?
If ‘swallows’ are flying low, rain is coming as the insects descend.
Sudden silence or chaotic flight may be a sign of an approaching storm.
Birds are sensitive to atmospheric pressure and wind direction, which provide natural signals of changing seasons.
3. Cats: Silent Sensors of the Storm?
Cats become restless, clingy or hide before rain or storm.
Why does this happen?
Their whiskers can sense subtle changes in air pressure. Cats are also extremely sensitive to static electricity in the environment, which increases before a storm.
4.Cow: Rest before the rain?
There is an old belief that cows lie down on the ground before the rain.
Why does this happen?
The rising humidity and cooler atmospheric pressure makes the grass wetter. Cows lie down to protect a warm and dry place. Their activity also decreases with increasing humidity.
5. Ants: weather forecasters on the ground?
Before rain or storm, ants strengthen their dens and appear in large numbers.
Why does this happen?
Ants sense a drop in atmospheric pressure and improvise to protect their hive from water. Sudden arrival of ants inside the house can be a sign of arrival of rain.
5. Shark: Sensitivity to pressure changes?
Sharks in the ocean go into deep water before a big storm or storm.
Why does this happen?
Sharks have sensitive organs called ‘ampullae of Lorenzini’, which can sense small pressure and electrical changes in the water. With this they can avoid dangerous situations.
6. Bees: Foraging behavior linked to weather?
Bees are considered natural indicators of sun and rain.
Why does this happen?
Bees search for food according to moisture and navigation ability. Their flight behavior changes in rain or strong wind, which can be predicted.
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