Animals are the eternal neighbors and companions of man. People have long noticed the connection of various phenomena in nature, sometimes seemingly inexplicable, with the behavior of animals. This is how folk omens were created. The book tells about various superstitions and prejudices related to animals, about witchcraft and witchcraft, etc. A more scientific explanation is given for various phenomena related to animal behavior. Designed for students of national universities of natural sciences and a wide range of readers.