Predicting the weather using ants

Martin Horat is one of six so-called "weather prophets" in canton Schwyz who base their forecasts on observations of a number of natural phenomena, including the thickness of ants' thighs. (SRF/swissinfo.ch)

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Las hormigas le ayudan a predecir el clima
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Prever o tempo utilizando formigas
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アリを観察して天候を予測
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استخدام النمل في التنبؤ بالأحوال الجوية
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用蚂蚁预测天气

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Predicting the weather using ants

Martin Horat is one of six so-called "weather prophets" in canton Schwyz who base their forecasts on observations of a number of natural phenomena, including the thickness of ants' thighs. (SRF/swissinfo.ch)

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