Yes, it is thought that some animals sense natural disasters in advance. Observations on this subject reveal that animals exhibit unusual behaviors, especially before natural disasters such as earthquakes. However, whether there is definitive scientific evidence for this situation is still being investigated.
Animals That Sense Earthquakes and Other Natural Disasters
Dogs: It has been observed that dogs become restless, bark or try to escape before tremors such as earthquakes begin. Dogs’ sensitive senses can allow them to detect vibrations underground without people noticing.
Cats: Cats can also exhibit restless and strange behaviors before earthquakes. They may usually hide, change location or run away.
Birds: Birds usually change their migration route or suddenly fly away from the area before an earthquake or an approaching storm. They are very sensitive to changes in air pressure.
Fish: Marine life is also sensitive to changes. Some fish species in particular can react to seismic movements occurring on the sea floor and start to act outside their normal behaviors.
Snakes and Mice: Snakes, mice, and other subterranean animals can sense vibrations underground. They have been observed to leave their burrows and attempt to surface before an earthquake.
Scientific Theories
Sensory Perception: Animals have more advanced sensory abilities than humans (e.g., hearing, smell, sensitivity to pressure changes), which may help them detect ground movements and atmospheric changes early.
Electromagnetic Fields: Some theories suggest that animals can sense changes in electromagnetic fields. Earthquakes and other natural events can cause changes in these fields.