Flamingos Escape Before Tsunami Waves
Flamingos at Point Calimere sanctuary in India mysteriously left their usual feeding grounds two days before the 2004 tsunami struck. Scientists believe these distinctive birds sensed approaching danger through infrasound or subtle tidal changes. Their long legs might have helped them detect water disturbances from great distances. Many observers later realized this mass departure represented a critical warning sign that went unheeded by local authorities and residents alike.