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This photo of a curious bovine has been altered to illustrate what the early eclipse phase might look like April 8 to ranch animals in Lampasas County as the moon makes its way to cover the sun. Eclipse viewers have described the sunlight as taking on a “silvery” hue. Animal researchers say the midday eclipse can cause confusion and unusual behavior in some animals. NEWS GRAPHIC
Lampasas County residents who own livestock or pets should be aware animals are likely to have different reactions to the upcoming total eclipse.Although little research has been done on the matter, a study led by North Carolina State University based on the 2017 total solar eclipse provides insight into how animals behave during totality. That is the phase of an eclipse when the moon completely…