14 Dumb Animal Facts That Are Absolutely True
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:
