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5 Species That Are Able to Detect Danger and Disease in People

Science keeps developing. Researchers are doing new experiments and carry out studies in order to find out more information about the world surrounding us.

Science keeps developing. Researchers are doing new experiments and carry out studies in order to find out more information about the world surrounding us.

Nature is full of surprises. One of them is that fauna consists of animals that can detect danger and disease in people. Read further to see what five creatures can help humans avoid problems by warning them about the possible hazard. 

1. Honeybee

Honeybees is creature number one that was included in our list of animals. It is an established fact that thanks to honeybees our world still exists. These small insects do a number of useful and very important tasks. They do not only provide us with honey and other healthy bee products. They carry pollen from plant to plant helping trees and flowers grow, bloom and give us fruit. They can sniff out explosives, one of the qualities that can be used by security services to protect us all from terrorists. There are special sensors where bees can be placed. Treats are used as a reward. It is not yet clear whether honeybees will be able to fully replace dogs. What is known for sure is that detectors by means of which security forces work with bees can sniff the chemical up to a part per trillion ratio.

2. Sharks

Sharks have existed for thousands of years. They live below the surface of seas and oceans in a world that is completely different from that where we humans live. What usually happens to most species when they sense some danger coming up? Right, they start panicking. However, with sharks it is quite the opposite – they seem to be attracted to places and areas where sudden and unexpected changes are to happen. Sharks can predict where storms are emerging and developing. Experts are still trying to figure out how exactly sharks can do this – more research should be done in this sphere. In the very nearest future we might understand how this giant predator detects natural disasters.

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