Zoo animals react differently to the 2024 solar eclipse: Japanese macaques climb higher, zebras show stress

During the 2024 solar eclipse, most zoo animals showed little reaction, but Japanese macaques climbed higher and zebras exhibited stress. Researchers observed 10 species at a zoo during the April 2024 eclipse. Japanese macaques became quieter and climbed, while zebras showed prolonged stress-like activity. These varied responses highlight how different species interpret sudden environmental changes, with most animals remaining largely unaffected by the brief darkness.