Facts 14 Dumb Animal Facts That Are Absolutely True by Jeff Wysaski May 14, 2015 The subreddit r/ShittyAnimalFacts is full of interesting tidbits that are absolutely 100% true… [via metapicture] Some dogs are known to disguise themselves as platypuses, usually for tax reasons: Otters are frequently victims of muggings: When facing competition for resources, kittens from the street will engage in brutal rap battles: Small dogs can be trained to handle basic dental examinations: Guinea pig fraternities frequently take advantage of passed out sorority girls: Ducks will start to melt at 90° F: Contrary to popular belief, bats are not blind. They pretend to be so they are able to claim disability allowance: Koalas are known to be self-conscious about their heights so they walk on stilts: Foxes often have bank accounts and can routinely be seen waiting for ATMs: Otters are nature’s poolboys, consuming leaves and debris and excreting pH-balancing chemicals and chlorine to keep waters clean: Most animal shelters ban the adoption of cats near Halloween, as many are mistakenly eaten in their lobster costumes: This is a tiger moth. A perfectly harmless moth that does a great job of looking like a tiger: Due to their hyper-sensitive ears, Alpacas listen exclusively to underground indie bands that “you’ve never heard of”: Dogs lead a gluten-free lifestyle, and tend to become upset when others don’t respect this: Previously: 21 Guilty Animals That Are Very Sorry for What They Just Did