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It is widely reported that animals were generally able to anticipate the tsunami and seek higher ground. The exact mechanism for this is now a subject of debate. One expert believes that a warning or panic signal cascades through the animal populations ahead of the wave. Others suggest that hearing is the key, and still other explanations are found. Here is one report.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4136485.stmWildlife officials in Sri Lanka have reported that, despite the loss of human life in the Asian disaster, there have been no recorded animal deaths. [continued]