Can dogs sense a tsunami before it happens?
During the 2004 tsunami in Sri Lanka and India, pet owners noticed their dogs acting strangely before the waves hit.
Dogs are thought to have a sixth sense due to their sharp senses.
Can they detect a tsunami before it hits? Not exactly.
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They can sense weather and environmental changes early.
If your dog feels something’s wrong, it may act strangely.
It tries to warn you about a possible disaster.
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During the 2004 tsunami in Sri Lanka and India, pet owners noticed their dogs acting strangely before the waves hit.
They refused beach walks, suggesting they sensed the approaching danger.
How did they know? The debate on whether dogs have a sixth sense continues.
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They do have unique skills beyond human understanding.
Dogs’ powerful noses and keen ears may help them sense disasters.
Olfactory receptors and auditory senses play a key role in their predictions.