Popular animal myths that you probably still believe
Giraffes sleep for only 30 minutes a day: Giraffes actually have consistent and fairly typical sleeping habits.
Giraffes sleep for only 30 minutes a day: Scientists following a herd of giraffes for over five months found that they sleep.
Penguins are monogamous: While penguins have often served as the poster children for monogamy.
Penguins are monogamous: Eighty-five percent of emperor penguins actually mate with a different partner.
Humans evolved from chimpanzees: We share about 98.8% of our DNA with chimpanzees.
Humans evolved from chimpanzees: Humans and chimpanzees shared a common ancestor between six and eight million years ago.
Sharks don't get cancer: This myth is thought to have been started by claims.
Sharks don't get cancer: However, there are various cases of tumors found in sharks.
Ostriches bury their heads in the sand: Ostriches have been thought to bury their heads in the sand when they feel threatened.
Ostriches bury their heads in the sand: Not only is this false, it is also unrealistic as they wouldn't be able to breathe nor would they actually be hiding themselves.