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Which Animals See Ghosts? TOP 4 Pets That Watch You At Night
28.02.2025 17:45
Does your cat suddenly freeze and stare into space? Does your dog bark at a wall where there is nothing?
Scientists have denied the connection between animals and the other world for decades, but new research is forcing them to reconsider everything.
We tell you which pets can see what is hidden from people.
Why do animals notice the invisible?
The vision and hearing of many species can detect waves beyond the human range. For example, cats can see ultraviolet light, and dogs can hear infrasound (below 20 Hz).
According to National Geographic, 60% of such signals are not noticed by people, but pets react to them as a real threat.
TOP 5 Animals That "See" Ghosts
1. Cats
Behavior: hissing, arched back, staring into space.
Scientific explanation: Cats see ultraviolet light that reflects off dust, mold, or insects. But their reaction to “nothing” may be due to infrasound from technology or geomagnetic anomalies.
Fact: In 2020, Japanese scientists proved that cats can detect the Earth's magnetic field. They may sense its distortions.
2. Dogs
Behavior: barking into space, tail tucked, attempts to hide.
The scientific explanation: Dogs' hearing picks up infrasound from earthquakes, storms, or machinery. But they also respond to the fear pheromones of a person who "sees a ghost."
Example: if you are afraid of the dark, the dog will bark at every rustle, protecting you from an “invisible” threat.
3. Parrots
Behavior: screaming at night, aggression in certain corners of the room.
Scientific explanation: Birds see the world at 150 frames per second (humans at 24). They notice the slightest movements, including air vibrations from drafts or shadows.
Study: Scientists from Cambridge have discovered that parrots respond to ultrasonic signals from mice or insects in the walls.
4. Ferrets
Behavior: running in circles, jumping into space, freezing.
Scientific explanation: Ferrets see the world in blue-violet light and respond to ultraviolet signals from other animals. Their "ghost games" are attempts to catch invisible prey.
Lifehack: check your house for mold. The spores glow in the UV range - the ferret may be "hunting" them.
5. Horses
Behavior: sudden neighing, refusal to move forward, trembling.
Scientific explanation: Horses sense vibrations in the ground and changes in pressure. They can "predict" earthquakes several hours in advance. But in the stable, they are frightened by creaks, shadows, or smells that are not obvious to humans.
Fact: In 2022, horses on a farm in Italy escaped from their stalls just minutes before the roof collapsed. The cause was infrasound from cracking beams.
What to do if your pet sees a "ghost"?
1. Eliminate natural factors. Check your home for drafts, mice, mold, or electromagnetic fields.
2. Don't reinforce fear. If you yell or get nervous, the animal will decide that the danger is real.
3. Install cameras with night vision. In 80% of cases, the "ghost" turns out to be a shadow, an insect, or a glare.
