Animal Myths
Basic Care
Beyond Dogs and Cats
Animal Groups
100

It is commonly believed that the juveniles of this animal are more venomous than the adults.

Snake

100

This type of dog leash is considered the worst because it encourages pulling, offers inconsistent freedom, can cause injuries to humans, and has a locking system that can become faulty over time.

Retractable Leashes 

100

This animal cannot vomit, and Mustangs and Clydesdales are two well-known breeds.

Horse

100

A group of these long-necked African grassland mammals is called a "tower".

Giraffe

200

This aquatic bird seen on campus is often associated with the common belief that it should be fed bread.

Ducks

200

Considered one of the cruelest common procedures performed on cats, this procedure removes the last bone of each toe and can cause chronic pain, changes in walking, and long-term mobility problems.

Declaw

200

These popular pet reptiles are native to Australia and get their name from the spiky, beard-like scales around their throats, which they puff out when threatened.

Bearded dragon 


200

Used for desert expeditions, a line of these animals walking together can be referred to by collective nouns like a "caravan" or a "train".

Camel

300

This animal is said to be able to turn its head 360 degrees, but in reality, it can rotate its head about 270 degrees.

Owl

300

It is recommended to have this many litter boxes if you have two cats.

Three

300

These aquatic animals are among the most popular pets in the world, ranking just behind dogs and cats.

Fish 

300

A "surfeit" or a "stench" are both alternative collective terms for a smelly group of these striped mammals.

Skunk

400

Peeing on a sting from this animal is a commonly believed remedy, although it is not medically recommended.

Jellyfish 

400

It is recommended to do this to your dog at least three times a week

Brush their teeth 

400

These highly social animals belong to the weasel family and have scent glands throughout their bodies that produce a distinctive musky odor.

Ferrets


400

It sounds like a crime, but this word is actually the collective noun for a group of crows.

Murder


500

This animal is often said to be able to smell blood from miles away

Shark 

500

This type of dog diet has been associated with cases of DCM, a heart condition that can cause the heart to enlarge and the heart muscle to become weak.

Grain-free

500

This food should make up the majority of a rabbit’s diet, and it’s not the vegetable they’re famously associated with.

Hay


500

This group name describes a flock of geese on the ground, but changes to a "skein" when they are flying.

A gaggle


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