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

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