We think we know everything about the animal world. However, there are some facts we believe to be true but not at all. Discover 12 misconceptions about the animals below.
1. Can dogs see only white and black?The truth is that dogs can see other colors but not as much as we humans.
2. Gaur reacts strongly to red?The truth is they only want to attack things that move in front of them.
3. Ostrich burying its head in the sand when they are scared?The truth is that in this situation they will "run away from the sky".
4. Touching a toad will cause you to get warts?The truth is that toad does not cause warts.
5. Chameleon changes colors to blend in with their environment?The truth is they change color to reflect their mood.
6. "You stomp like an elephant!"The truth is that elephants go very quietly.
7. Can a blue whale swallow a car? The truth is that grapefruit is the biggest thing this whale can swallow.
8. Blind mole?The truth is they can see, only poor eyesight.
9. Mouse like cheese?The truth is that cheese is not their favorite food.
10. Dumb fish?The truth is that fish makes sounds similar to noise on a busy farm.
11. Is it a horn on the nose of the rhino?The truth is not a horn, it's a particularly hard "crest".
12. Winter, animals are cold so they go to hibernation?The truth is that they hibernate because of food scarcity in the winter.