While myths about wildlife abound, most are patently false. Bats are not blind; big bears can’t climb trees and birds will not abandon a fledgling touched by a human, among other falsehoods.

Explore the remarkable 2024 IGFA World Records. Learn about record-setting snakeheads, giant gouramis, and more from the top global fishing destinations.

Common degus clean themselves and communicate with urine, and they can detach their own tails to escape predators.