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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle

Do animals have a sixth sense that detects the current in railway tracks?

Railway tracks cross at Nottingham Station.
No animal blood on the tracks? Photograph: David Sillitoe. for the Guardian

Although the borders of railway lines are teeming with wildlife, you rarely see dead animals lying beside the electrified third rail. Do animals have a sixth sense that detects the electric current and tells them to keep away, which we humans tragically appear to lack?

Graham Larkbey, London E17

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