Can animals sense earthquakes? Science investigates

Can animals sense earthquakes? For years there have been reports of animals acting differently leading up to earthquakes. Science investigates. Image via vizslafotozas/ Pixabay.

• Some animals show unusual behavior before earthquakes. Are they sensing subtle signals such as vibrations, gas releases or electrical changes?
• Scientific evidence is inconsistent, and no behavior pattern reliably predicts when or where a quake will strike.
• Researchers continue studying animal behavior.