The World Cup is a chance for the finest animal seers from around the globe to have their moment in the sun. And the water. And the shaded nature preserve.
Continuing in the proud tradition of two-winged, four-legged and eight-armed sports prognosticators, a full menagerie of creatures is weighing in with predictions for the soccer tournament.
Here’s a look at a few of these precious psychics:
Norman the Armadillo
Aochan the Penguin/Hacchan the Octopus
These two Japan-based soothsayers tried their hand(s) at sizing up Japan’s opening match against Ivory Coast. Hacchan was a huge homer and picked Japan, which lost, 2-1.
Cabecao the Turtle
Cabecao, or “Big Head,” is an expert at breaking down matches in “pool” play. With fish hanging from beneath the flag of each country, the savvy loggerhead snapped up the proper treat to correctly predict a victory for Brazil in its opening Group A match against Croatia.
