As COVID-19 drives people indoors, animals and marine life come out to party. There have been numerous instances reported wherein animals were spotted in places they usually wouldn't be seen due to the site being packed with people.
With the majority of people now behind closed doors, animals don't hesitate to enjoy the places humans left barren. Just recently, a 13-foot shark has been spotted swimming off the coast in the Mediterranean sea from Calahonda Beach.
On a regular day, the said beach on the Costa Tropical east of Malaga would be packed with tourists and vacation-goers. However, with the waters now clear from people and boats, a number of finned creatures have been enjoying the shallow waters.
The shark was first spotted by a kayaker, who said that the shark did not seem to bother anyone and did not pose a threat to anyone. Apparently, the shark was just enjoying a leisurely swim.
Viewers who saw the video could not pinpoint the exact species of the shark, but some say that it could be a blue shark or 'tintorera' in Spanish. The species was said to be common in the area.
The last time a Great White shark was spotted in the seas off Majorca was back in 2018, which was the first official sighting in 30 years. Other shark species common to the area include aggressive Bull and Tiger Sharks.
The Sand Tiger Shark, Blacktip shark, and the Hammerhead shark are also known to swim in the Mediterranean waters.
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When the Humans are Away, the Animals will Play
All over the world, there have been numerous instances wherein animals turn up in unexpected places.
Just this week, a pair of whales were seen enjoying the waters off the Mediterranean coast of southern France. Usually teeming with people, the port left barren served as a playground for the whales to enjoy.
In another area in southern France, park patrol spotted two fin whales near Calanques National Park. According to Didier Reault, the park's board head, it was "extremely rare" for whales to come that close to the shore. He believes that it was likely because of the decrease in visitors in the park.
Meanwhile, in Thailand, hungry monkeys from the Phra Prang Sam Yot monkey temple descended to the plaza in Lopburi in search for food. The monkeys, usually fed by tourists, are left with empty bellies now with travel bans putting a hold on the country's tourism.
Also relying on tourists, deer from Japan's deer park in Nara were spotted walking through streets, eating potted plants off of patios and even wandering along the subway station.
Meanwhile, in America, the coyotes seem to be coming out of their dens as multiple sightings have been reported in multiple states across America. Just like other animals, they seem to be looking for food along the streets where they know people would dwell.
Even wild turkeys were spotted in the campus of an empty elementary school in Oakland, California. With classes cancelled due to the coronavirus, the birds seemingly enjoyed the space all to themselves.
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