![]() ![]() However, when threatened, it will sometimes lie on the ground and play dead. The ostrich is one of the fastest land animals around (sprinting up to 43 mph) and over long distances can outrun cheetahs, lions and hyenas. If that sounds like a “bird-brained” way to escape danger, you’re right! As the myth goes, a frightened ostrich will bury its head in the sand to make itself “invisible” to predators. 4: Ostriches stick their heads in the sandĪt 9 feet tall and weighing about 250 pounds, the ostrich is the world’s largest bird. While that’s still remarkable, it’s not quite as scary as in the movies! MYTH NO. (That’s like a pinch of salt in 2,000 pounds of potato chips.) But not so fast, say marine biologists.Īccording to the latest research, a shark’s super sniffer is limited to more like several hundred yards (more like finding a drop in a backyard pool). As the myth goes, some sharks’ “noses” are so keen that they can detect one drop of blood from miles away or a drop in the equivalent of an Olympic-sized swimming pool. Shark nostrils are lined with specialized cells that can detect tiny amounts of certain substances. Unlike birds, sharks have an excellent sense of smell. 3: Sharks can detect a drop of blood from miles away Over time, the public got its continents and rhino species confused (there are five species in Asia and Africa), and the supposed fire-eating Asian rhinos eventually became the fire-trampling African rhinos portrayed in movies and TV. European explorers brought these myths back with them from Asia with no scientific evidence to back them up. The rhinoceros was believed to be attracted by campfires, and it would rush over to stamp out and “devour” the fire. So if you find a baby bird on the ground, one with few or no feathers, you may replace it in the nest (if it’s safe to do so) or you can call a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.īut if the nestling already has most of its feathers, it’s best to simply leave it alone, as the parents will continue to feed and take care of it. Actually, bird parents don’t recognize their young by smell. However, the myth persists that if you return a fallen baby bird back to its nest, the parents will reject it because of your scent. 1: Birds will abandon fallen nestlings touched by humansīirds have a poor sense of smell (vultures are one exception). Here are a few of the most popular animal myths. Sometimes, however, those feats are exaggerated or are simply not true. ![]() From whales diving nearly 10,000 feet to tiny hummingbirds flying nonstop for 1,300 miles, there’s no shortage of impressive tales. Many animals are capable of amazing feats. The punisher wrote: " I got a brachiosaurus □ " posted to Which Dinosaur Are You? Take the Quiz!.Dr.scrooge wrote: " Brachiosaurus □ " posted to Which Dinosaur Are You? Take the Quiz!.Dr.scrooge wrote: " Brachiosaurus " posted to Which Dinosaur Are You? Take the Quiz!." posted to Scouts Check Out Military Sites Across the U.S. All three are different and we tried a different one each year. Bob wrote: " My troop had the greatest time at the three ships in the Baltimore harbor: the Torsk, the Constellation and the Taney.TalkativeLofa137 wrote: " I’m in a kitty tent! " posted to Write a Funny Caption For This Photo.Rox wrote: " I got Rex " posted to Which Dinosaur Are You? Take the Quiz!.Funnyman wrote: " (Cracks his knuckles) it’s Jambo time " posted to Write a Funny Caption For This Photo.me43 wrote: " i'm still waking up go away " posted to Write a Funny Caption For This Photo.Scout2538 wrote: " I’m not getting out of bed and you know it " posted to Write a Funny Caption For This Photo. ![]()
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