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Animals' Sixth Sense: How Pets Warn of Danger
02.10.2024 06:10
Many pet owners have noticed that their pets sometimes behave strangely for no apparent reason.
Cats suddenly become nervous, dogs bark at nothing, rabbits hide in their cages.
Often such behavior precedes the approach of danger - a storm, earthquake or other natural disaster.
Scientists call this phenomenon the sixth sense. Let's figure out what it is and how it helps animals sense trouble.
Animals have sharper senses than humans.
Firstly, animals have much more developed sense organs than humans. Dogs can hear sounds in the range of up to 45 kHz, while humans can only hear sounds up to 20 kHz.
Dogs have a million times more acute sense of smell. They also have an internal compass and sense the Earth's magnetic field. This allows pets to pick up on those subtle signals that indicate danger but are invisible to us.
Animals sense changes in the environment
In addition, animals are very sensitive to the slightest changes in the environment. For example, before an earthquake, radon is released from cracks in the earth's crust.
People do not feel it, but dogs and cats sense it instantly. Before a tsunami, sea animals - dolphins, whales, octopuses - leave the dangerous coastal zone, having felt the vibrations of the water. Birds also react sensitively to changes in atmospheric pressure and behave restlessly before a hurricane or storm.
Animals sense electromagnetic vibrations more acutely. For example, before a thunderstorm, the electric voltage in the air increases - this is what pets detect. Perhaps they see lightning or hear distant rumbles of thunder before we do.
Animals also sense people's moods and intentions by picking up on our pheromones and facial microexpressions. If the owner is nervous or planning a trip, the pet also becomes restless.
How to React to Unusual Pet Behavior
So, we have found out that the sixth sense of animals is the ability to detect weak signals of danger thanks to the acuity of their senses.
If your pet is acting strangely and is nervous for no reason, don't ignore it. It might be worth listening to his instincts.
First, calm the animal down, pet it, caress it, show it that it is safe with you. Second, be vigilant and monitor your surroundings. Check the weather forecast, find out if dangerous phenomena are expected in your region. Third, have a first aid kit and a supply of food and water on hand in case you suddenly have to leave the house in a hurry.
Remember that animals feel our emotions. Stay calm, and your pet will calm down too. Trust its instincts, but act wisely and judiciously. Then your pet can become a reliable assistant in difficult situations.
