What are some of the different behaviors animal exhibit?
The rule of thumb is to watch for any behavior that is abnormal for YOUR animal. Behavior changes appear to be more common in rural and wild animals. I suspect this is because the more desensitized (exposed) the animal is to various conditions and noises–the less the animal seems to react. Signs are present most commonly between 24 to 48 hours prior to earth activity, but I’ve seen changes 30 days in advance. The following are excerpts from Guerrero’s animal disaster preparedness booklet: WILD ANIMALS: Animals vacate areas, gather in groups, or enter into human habitated areas prior to incidents. Wild animals that normally avoid humans will come in close contact with them, sometimes entering into dwellings or barns; Fishing improves in the local area. Zoo and oceanarium animals will try to escape, refuse to be confined and more! Remember, behavioral changes can occur for a variety of other reasons. CATS: Cats will be jumpy. You may see warning signs such as hiding, running around fran
