Euro 2016 soothsaying animals

Predictions by soothsaying animals are traditionally popular at the 2016 European Football Championship, which is kicking off in France tonight.

Thus, the 17-year-old Astrid, the psychic sea lion, from the Cologne Zoo has already given her first forecast: the victory will be won by the Ukrainian team over the German national team during the match, scheduled for June 12 at 22:00.

Other Euro 2016 soothsaying animal is Nelly the Elephant, who lives at the Serengeti-Park in Hodenhagen. She will make her first picks during the Ukraine vs. Germany game.

In addition, Oobi-Ooobi the Koala from Germany's Leipzig Zoo will also predict the outcome of the Euro 2016 matches.

In Ukraine, his forecasts regarding the results of the Euro 2016 matches will be given by Peter the Cock, who will be kept in the Fan Zone on Kyiv's Troyitska Square in front of NSK Olimpiyskiy stadium.