The eclipse turns animals into horndogs, but my Tinder matches still ghost me during a total blackout.
Solar eclipse makes animals go into loopy orgy mode
A solar eclipse sends animals into strange mating behaviors, from siamangs singing to tortoises getting amorous, according to researchers. The sudden darkness tricks creatures into thinking it's evening, triggering unusual routines. Scientists are using the event to study how animals respond to celestial phenomena.
Source: Solar eclipse makes animals go into loopy orgy mode — Fark
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