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Chinese animals may have predicted earthquake

May
19

A lot of credence has been given to technology, but there may be cause to look back in history for another way to predict natural disasters.

Animals have long been used in some cultures as a warning system. And now there are media reports that animals from toads and peacocks to zebras and elephants acted strangely in the hours before this weeks devastating earthquake in China.

Scientists have long said that animals can sense things humans can not. Dogs are said to have been able to detect early cancer and oncoming seizures while cats are sensitive to approaching storms.

While using animal “vibes” so to speak is not the only way to handle such emergencies, it might be a good idea to pay closer attention to them.

This entry was posted on Monday, May 19th, 2008 at 7:00 am by Sarah Netter.
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Laurel Babcock is the Community Life editor for The Journal News, Express Publications and LoHud.com. She grew up with a beloved mutt and was surrounded by dogs into young adulthood. She liked cats enough, but didn't really think of them as true pets. That changed when her brother brought an abandoned 4-week-old kitty into the family, dooming us all. Laurel currently serves as staff for two completely adored cats, Stanley and Cup, both girls.


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