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do you believe that lemmings jump off cliffs, daddy longlegs are the most poisonous spiders, ostriches stick their heads in the sand, baby birds are abandoned if touched, or goldfish have a three-second memory? let's dive into the truth behind these common misconceptions and separate fact from fiction.
lemmings: the suicidal myth
when you hear the word 'lemmings,' you might think of the video game or a small creature that jumps off cliffs. however, lemmings are real and adorable, and they are not suicidal. the origin of this myth is unclear, but the video game 'lemmings' may have contributed to the misconception. in reality, lemmings do not jump off cliffs, and they are not suicidal.
daddy longlegs: not so poisonous after all
daddy longlegs have earned a reputation as the most poisonous spiders, but they are also common. so, why don't more people die from daddy longlegs bites? the myth covers its tracks by saying that their fangs are too small to penetrate human skin. however, this is a triple whammy of wrongness: daddy longlegs don't have fangs, they don't produce venom, and they aren't even spiders.
ostriches: flightless birds with a misunderstood behavior
ostriches are up to nine feet tall, weigh up to 340 pounds, and are aggressive with sharp beaks and long claws. they are the closest thing to a living raptor you'll ever see. if you threaten an ostrich, it won't stick its head in the sand and wait to die. instead, it will run away at 40 miles per hour or attack you. ostriches have no reason to hide, especially not in the stupidest way possible.
baby birds: not abandoned by touch
a mother bird won't abandon her baby because you've touched it any more than a human mother would abandon her baby if a bird touched it. if you find a baby bird and can easily reach the nest, it's perfectly fine to put it back. birds don't abandon their young because of human touch.
goldfish memory: longer than you think
goldfish do have memories longer than three seconds. this myth has been debunked by numerous studies, and goldfish have been shown to remember things for up to several months. goldfish can even be trained to perform tricks and remember them for extended periods.
in conclusion, let's not believe everything we hear about animals. from lemmings to goldfish, there are many misconceptions about the animal kingdom. by learning the truth, we can better appreciate and understand the amazing creatures that share our planet.
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