Do bulls really charge because of the color red?
No. Bulls are red-green colorblind and charge at movement and perceived threat, not at red. Why the bullfighter's cape is red is less certain.
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Life sciences
Animal myths
Do goldfish really have a three-second memory?
No. The three-second claim is a myth. Research shows goldfish remember for weeks, months and possibly longer, and they can learn routines, cues and tasks.
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Are bats really blind?
No. All bats can see. Their vision varies by species, and many also use echolocation, often together with sight rather than instead of it.
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Do ostriches really bury their heads in the sand?
No. Ostriches do not bury their heads. Several real behaviors, such as turning eggs and lying flat, can look like it from a distance, and the story is about 2,000 years old.
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Do camels store water in their humps?
No. A camel's hump is mostly fat, an energy reserve. Camels survive without water by losing very little of it and by tolerating major dehydration.
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