14 Dumb Animal Facts That Are Absolutely True

The subreddit r/ShittyAnimalFacts is full of interesting tidbits that are absolutely 100% true… [via metapicture]

Some dogs are known to disguise themselves as platypuses, usually for tax reasons:

Otters are frequently victims of muggings:

When facing competition for resources, kittens from the street will engage in brutal rap battles:

Small dogs can be trained to handle basic dental examinations:

Guinea pig fraternities frequently take advantage of passed out sorority girls:

Ducks will start to melt at 90° F:

Contrary to popular belief, bats are not blind. They pretend to be so they are able to claim disability allowance:

Koalas are known to be self-conscious about their heights so they walk on stilts:

Foxes often have bank accounts and can routinely be seen waiting for ATMs:

Otters are nature’s poolboys, consuming leaves and debris and excreting pH-balancing chemicals and chlorine to keep waters clean:

Most animal shelters ban the adoption of cats near Halloween, as many are mistakenly eaten in their lobster costumes:

This is a tiger moth. A perfectly harmless moth that does a great job of looking like a tiger:

Due to their hyper-sensitive ears, Alpacas listen exclusively to underground indie bands that “you’ve never heard of”:

Dogs lead a gluten-free lifestyle, and tend to become upset when others don’t respect this:

Previously: 21 Guilty Animals That Are Very Sorry for What They Just Did