O animal Kingdom it is full of very interesting peculiarities and curiosities, which ends up fascinating many people. However, as much as some information disclosed about this medium is considered true, many times, they are nothing more than a myth.
Check now the most famous lies about animals that you certainly once believed.
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7 myths of the animal kingdom
Discover now the truth behind the most famous myths about animals.
1. “Rabbit should only eat carrots”
It is common to associate the rabbit with the carrot whenever we see this animal around, but the vegetable is not the only food present in its diet.
Usually, rabbits have a diet based on leaves, and ingesting carrots in excess can be lethal for them due to the amount of sugar present in it.
2. “Cheese is the favorite food of rats”
The smell of this famous – and often unwanted – rodent is usually quite sharp and the smell of cheese is not that pleasant for him. Therefore, foods that give off milder odors become more attractive to rats.
3. “Bats are blind”
The fact that bats emit sounds at a certain frequency to locate themselves led many to believe that the animal's vision was completely null.
However, this is not true, as bats can indeed see, they just have another source of location that is more efficient than vision.
4. “Cats hate water”
In fact, cats are in the habit of dispensing with water when bathing, as they do it just by licking themselves – with every whim, of course.
However, to say that they don't like water is a mistake, as there are several cases of cats that love to take a dip, proving to be excellent swimmers.
5. “Orcas are killer whales”
Killer whales are frightening because of their size and, above all, their hunting instinct, but that doesn't make them killers, as it is a natural activity of the animal kingdom. Also, contrary to what many people think, orcas are not whales, but a type of dolphin.
6. "Bulls don't like red"
When bulls are exposed to bullfighting shows, they show a more offensive behavior due to the movement made by professionals handling a red cloth.
Therefore, it is not the color itself that makes the animal agitated, but the striking movement.
7. “Dogs and cats are rivals”
It is completely normal for animals to be surprised and not to get along “at first”, but to say that this is a habit of dogs and cats it's a complete lie.
Their relationship will take different reins according to the type of upbringing of both. If they are encouraged to be “friends”, then they will definitely follow that foundation.
