April 08, 2024 Solar Eclipse

The Galapagos turtles and the Total Eclipse of the Zoo --

The Akron Zoo hosted an event called Total Eclipse of the Zoo to learn how animals may or may not react during this historic event.

"In the past, the Galapagos tortoises began breeding during an eclipse and looking up at the sky," Basset said.

Today, the Galapagos tortoises at Akron Zoo did not breed, but educators said they were much more active than usual and looking in the sky right before totality.


 
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WOW! 13News producer Mike Potter took this photo from the station's parking lot during totality!

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These were taken from my cruise ship, off the coast of Mexico. Our captain positioned us in perfect position for 4 minutes and 28 seconds of totality. I went out early to make sure I could find a place to set up my tripod.
 

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These were taken from my cruise ship, off the coast of Mexico. Our captain positioned us in perfect position for 4 minutes and 28 seconds of totality. I went out early to make sure I could find a place to set up my tripod.
Thanks for sharing your photos! Love the "diamond ring" and the glowing corona.
 

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