Solar Eclipse Effects on Animals: They Can Do Unusual Things

Effect of the Solar Ecplise on fish in the sea

Another unusual effect of the eclipse is also changing the behavior of fish. Some sources claim that fish started biting bait right before the eclipse. Scientists suspect that this behavior may be because fish forage for food in the morning and evening. 

With the darkening sky, they may become confused, thinking that dusk has arrived and it's time to eat, leading to more biting.

Many wild animals also respond to solar eclipses because of their dim nature. Any animal that is most active at dusk and dawn, including deer, bison, porcupines, rabbits, coyotes, and others, will react to the dark sky. Animal instincts tell them it's time to start their nighttime routine of foraging, grooming, and getting ready for sleep.