ANIMALS

In this episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd debunks some myths about these great beasts of the ocean, from whether punching them in the nose is a valid defense tactic to the events that inspired 'Jaws.'

Only three bat species, out of some 1100 in the world, actually have a taste for blood.

About 11 percent of the Earth’s surface is perpetually frozen, though that will surely change as global warming continues.

If you were an 18th-century settler in Australia with no knowledge of marsupials, you just might decide to call a koala a ‘bear,’ right?

Exeter Cathedral in England has had cats on the payroll since the 14th century.

Love Halloween costumes and spooky decorations? Let’s dig a little deeper and learn the creepy stories behind the holiday's traditions, from carving pumpkins to munching on candy corn.

Pythons, peacocks, and monkeys have all made the Sunshine State their home.

Your dog’s instinct to furiously dig at their bed before falling asleep would make a lot more sense in the wild.

Anyone with a cat will probably argue that their feline is the coolest—but there have been at least a few other candidates through the ages, from Able Seacat Simon to Abraham Lincoln’s kitties to the feline that inspired Nikola Tesla.

The North American parrots vanished mysteriously in the early 20th century. Now scientists are closer to solving their disappearance.

Shorty the Chimpanzee rides the merry-go-round and climbs on the Ferris wheel in this lighthearted 1936 newsreel.

Professional dog trainer Hana Kim decided to document the challenging and adorable process of turning a puppy into a full-fledged guide dog.