Loud noises can cause animals to startle.
Thunder, however, is more than a simple, loud explosive sound following a lightning bolt.
Thunder can startle animals.
Thunder can do what to animals?

[a] decrease stamina
[b] It gets heated up
[c] remove fur
[d] kill them
[e] lengthen tails
[f] protect them
[g] startle them
[h] improve digestion