Topics include a total solar eclipse, confused animals, Cicadapocalypse, twisty weather, chef skills, world's oldest man, Paris Olympic prep, amazing basketball, very important cats, and National Pet Day.
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Animals displayed unusual behaviors during the total solar eclipse, but returned to normal afterwards.
Upcoming emergence of cicada broods, expected to appear in mid-May in the Midwest and Southeast U.S.
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A Total Solar Eclipse Across North America
On Monday, April 8th, a total solar eclipse captivated North America, drawing millions of spectators to witness the moon blocking out the sun. This rare event, occurring every 11-18 months worldwide, followed a path of totality from Mazatlan, Mexico to Newfoundland and spanned 15 U.S. states. Not only did humans enjoy the eclipse, but scientists and zookeepers at the Fort Worth Zoo observed animals displaying unusual behaviors, like heightened vigilance and curiosity. Despite these behaviors, all animals returned to normal patterns post-eclipse.
Cicada Pocalypse: Rare Emergence of Broods 19 and 13
The podcast highlighted the upcoming appearance of two cicada broods, Brood 19 and Brood 13, set to emerge after 13 and 17 years respectively. This extraordinary event, last seen in Thomas Jefferson's era, won't recur until 2,245. The Cicadas are expected to emerge around mid-May in the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. The podcast also informed listeners about the severe weather events impacting millions of people, from floods in eastern Texas to tornado watches in Louisiana.