Throughout history, anecdotal evidence has suggested animals exhibit unusual behaviors preceding natural disasters. Modern scientific research has begun validating these accounts using advanced technology such as GPS tracking, accelerometers, and AI-driven analytics. This white paper explores current scientific findings on how mass animal behaviors can act as reliable early-warning signals for severe weather events and geophysical disasters like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
- Biologging/Bio-telemetry: Employing electronic sensors to monitor animal movements and physiological responses.
- Collective Behavior: Animals in groups amplify stress or warning signals, creating clear behavioral indicators.
- Bio-sentinels: Animals serving as living sensors to environmental changes.