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These goats know when a volcano is about to erupt – way before humans do

2 days ago

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These goats know when a volcano is about to erupt – way before humans do

2 days ago
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Duration 1:50

Martin Wikelski and his colleagues studied the behaviour of goats prior to eight major volcanic eruptions at Mount Etna in Italy. Several hours before any sign of volcanic activity, nearby animals fled their pastures and headed down the mountain. Learn more in The Secret Knowledge of Animals, now streaming on CBC Gem and The Nature of Things YouTube channel.

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