MYTH: Naked Mole Rats Are Just Naked Rats That Live Underground.
FACT: Despite their name, the naked mole rat is not completely naked. . and neither a mole nor a rat!
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MYTH: Octopuses Are Just Dumb Sacks of Goo
FACT: Although these baggy, boneless bodies don’t seem like they could have a lot to offer upstairs, scientists are saying an octopus’s intelligence rivals some mammals.
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MYTH: Hippos Are Excellent Swimmers
Fact: Contrary to popular belief, these amphibious mammals aren’t the best swimmers. In fact, they can’t swim at all.
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Bats
Myth: Bats are blind, rabid, blood sucking rodents.
Truth: Aww. The wonderful world of Chiroptera (translated to hand wing from its latin origin) has maintained its bad reputation for centuries. Contrary to the myths
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Freshwater Eels
Myth: Large freshwater eels will bite, entangle, and drag humans underwater to drown them.
Truth: These remarkable fish (yes, they are fish) are not only fascinating, but are often considered a part of the family. Click to learn more.
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Vultures
Myth: Vultures are the telltale signs of death and they will circle above you before attacking.
Truth: Vultures are the unsung heroes of the animal world, more vital than vile as Nature's most effecient 'clean up' crew. Click to learn more.
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