A group of flamingos is called a "parade."
A group of flamingos is called a "flamboyance."
Cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream lying down.
Cows do enter REM sleep (where dreaming occurs) only when they are lying down.
The male preying mantis will always be eaten by the female after mating with her.
This happens, but only occasionally. Preying mantises are not very cannibalistic it turns out, but some males are unlucky enough to find the ones that are.
Crocodiles cry 'crocodile tears.'
Crocodiles actually do cry, thought not because of their emotions. Because their lachrymal glands are close to their throats, eating can prompt an embarrassing tear shedding moment.
If a dog's nose is cold and wet, that means the dog is in good health.
This is a common misconception, though it might be incidentally true. If a dog is unwell it may have lost its sleep and eating patterns, so these are better things to look for. A wet nose can even be sign of a cold virus.
Bats are blind.
Surprisingly, bats' eyesight ability has been compared to our own. They are not blind.
Owls can turn their heads a full 360 degrees.
False – Owls can rotate their heads about 270 degrees, but not a full circle.
Kangaroos can't walk backwards.
Due to the structure of their legs and tail, kangaroos cannot move backwards easily.
Camels are native to Africa.
False – While dromedary (one-humped) camels are found in Africa, camels originated in North America and migrated to other parts of the world.
Dogs can recognize photographs of their owners and other familiar people.
Dogs are able to recognize photographs and videos of familiar people, as many a dog owner will testify.
If you touch a baby bird, the scent will make its parents abandon it.
Even if they leave their nests, they will not abandon a chick. Also their poor sense of smell means they would not be deterred by a human scent.
When in danger, ostriches will bury their head in the sand.
Ostriches don't do this to avoid danger. Rather, they will lie down and play dead.
If healthy, a cat will always land on its feet.
Cats will not always land safely, even though they have terrific balance and orientation skills.
Koalas sleep for about 8 hours a day, like humans.
False – Koalas can sleep up to 22 hours a day!
Sloths move so slowly that algae can grow on their fur.
The slow movement of sloths allows algae to grow on their fur, which helps them blend into their environment.
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