Researchers use animals to predict earthquakes in China

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BEIJING : Chinese researchers have been using chicken, fishes and toads to predict earthquakes.

The seismological bureau in the eastern city of Nanjing has transformed seven animal farms into seismic stations.

Possible abnormal behavior which could indicate imminent earthquakes includes chickens flying atop trees, fish leaping out of water or toads moving in a group. Using animals to predict earthquakes is not new in China.