What are the two different ideas about why so few animals were killed in the tsunami? Which idea do you find more believable?
Solution and Explanation
There are two distinct concepts(ideas):
(i) Animals have an innate sense of direction towards the south and can anticipate earthquakes.
(ii) Their heightened hearing allows them to perceive the vibrations of the earth, enabling them to detect impending disasters well in advance of human awareness.
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