3. Fact: Something that is true. It can be proven. Fable: Made up story (often about animals) meant to teach a lesson

4. Chinchilla Outside temperature affects the thickness of this animal’s fur. Fact: Dense fur indicates the depth of cold at the altitudes they inhabit.

5. Bald Eagle A Bald Eagle has no feathers on its head. Fable: The bald eagle is not really bald; it actually has white feathers on its head, neck, and tail.

6. Dromedary Camel It is difficult to believe that a camel can drink 30 gallons of water in just 10 minutes. This water is stored in the hump on its back. Fable: Camels store fat in the hump, not water! In fact baby camels are born without a hump because the layer of fat does not develop until they eat solid food.

7. Fact: Piranahs don't kill their prey first, they just start eating the victim alive - that's what makes them so ferocious. Piranah Anything underneath the surface of the Amazon River may expect to be eaten alive.

8. Killer Whale Fable: Contrary to most beliefs, a Killer Whale is not really a fish. It is the largest member of the dolphin family. A killer whale is the most dangerous fish.

9. Komodo Dragon Fact: The Komodo Dragon is the largest lizard in the world. It has been discovered that he carries a mouthful of bacteria. The Komodo Dragon is deadly to its prey.

10. Vampire Bats Vampire bats suck blood from their prey. Fable: Vampire bats don't suck blood. If magnified, you would see that they make a small incision and lap up the blood of their hosts.

11. Cat A cat has nine lives. Fable: The fact that a cat seems to be able to fall from extremely high places and land on its feet started this myth.

12. Fact: If baby crocodiles are in danger, the adult female may pick them up and flip them into her mouth for protection. Nile Crocodile The mother crocodile will place a baby croc in her mouth for protection.

13. Fable: Ostriches can run up to 70 km/hr (40 mph) and can outpace most pursuers, such as lions, leopards, and hyenas. Ostrich An ostrich is a very slow-moving bird.

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