Busting animal myths: fiction vs. reality
The surprising truths behind your favorite animal legends
LIFESTYLE Animal kingdom
The animal kingdom is full of folklore for humans. Animals are endlessly fascinating, and have inspired much of our storytelling. As a result, misunderstandings are common. Whether it's due to an exaggeration, or something that's flat out wrong about these creatures; we seem to be susceptible to believing the weirdest and wackiest facts about them. But how much is fact, and how much is fiction?
Click on for a look at the most popular animal myths that have no basis in reality.