For thousands of years, people have claimed that odd behavior by cats, dogs, snakes, bugs and even cows could predict an imminent earthquake, but a study — apparently the first rigorous analysis of the phenomenon — found there is no strong evidence behind the claim.

Can snakes sense an earthquake?

“Of all the creatures on Earth, snakes are perhaps the most sensitive to earthquakes,” bureau director Jiang Weisong was quoted as saying according to Reuters. ... Jiang reportedly said that snakes can sense an earthquake from 120 km (70 miles) away, three to five days before it happens.

Which animal can predict earthquake?

In an international cooperation project, researchers have investigated whether animals like cows, sheep, and dogs can actually detect early signs of earthquakes.