Circulating message claims that an attached image depicts the deadly ‘snow snake’. According to the message, the snake’s venom will fatally freeze the blood of those bitten.
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Circulating message claims that attached photographs depict a very large type of crab called the Coconut Crab because of its ability to crack coconuts with its strong claws.
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Circulating message warns that grapes and raisins are toxic to dogs and cats.
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Photographs circulating via email and social media show a large alligator with a full-grown deer in its mouth.
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TRUE — The Tale of The Lion, Tiger and Bear Rescued from a Drug Dealer
by Brett M. Christensen December 20, 2018Circulating message that features a photograph depicting a lion, a tiger and a bear together claims that the animals were rescued from a drug dealer’s property early in their lives and have lived together in an animal sanctuary ever since.
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Insights
Are Elephants Afraid of Mice? The Old Myth Revisited
by Brett M. Christensen December 10, 2018I discuss the old myth that elephants are terrified of tiny mice. Is there any substance to the story?
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Image: Martin Le-May A rather compelling image, which depicts a weasel perched on the back of a flying woodpecker, has the interwebs…
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Fake-NewsHoaxes
Hoax – ‘Chipotle Using Dog and Cat Meat in Meals’
by Brett M. Christensen November 25, 2014Outline Circulating story claims that popular restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill is under investigation for using dog and cat meat in their…
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TRUE – White Lumps of Palm Oil Washed Up on UK Beaches Dangerous to Dogs
by Brett M. Christensen February 19, 2014Circulating social media message claims that mysterious white lumps of palm oil being washed up on southern UK beaches can be deadly to dogs.
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Facebook RelatedTrue
Warnings Claim Facebook Is Deleting Pet Profiles
by Brett M. Christensen September 12, 2013According to various messages that circulate almost continually on Facebook, the network is now deleting pet profiles and animal rescue groups.
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