Myths and Facts About Animals and Idioms

What does the idiom 'like a red rag to a bull' describe?

What is the actual reason that makes bulls charge when faced with a matador's cape?

Which myth about bats is true?

What does the idiom 'to bury your head in the sand' imply?

What misconception exists about the memory of goldfish?

How sensitive are sharks' noses when it comes to detecting blood?

What happens when an earthworm is cut in half?

What misconception about spiders and sleeping humans is addressed?

Which of the following is true about earthworms when they are injured?

What is one of sharks' hunting adaptations?

Red Rag to a Bull

The idiom refers to something that makes someone angry
Bulls are colorblind and are enraged by the movement of a matador's cape, not the color
The color of blood does not provoke bulls

As Blind as a Bat

Bats are not blind
All bat species have eyes and can see
About 70% of bats use echolocation to navigate, but are also able to see
The remaining 30% can see well at night
Bats hunt insects, not human hair and are not attracted to human hair

Bury Your Head in the Sand

This idiom refers to ignoring a problem
There is no evidence that ostriches bury their head in the sand
Ostriches are the fastest two-legged creatures and can kill a lion with a kick
They are more likely to run or fight

Fish Memory

The idea that fish have a short memory is a myth
Fish have a longer memory and can remember events for months

Sharks and Blood

Sharks are solitary predators
They have a highly developed sense of smell
Sharks can detect a single drop of blood in a large volume of water, but the ability is not exaggerated

Earthworms

Earthworms do not become two separate worms when cut in half
Some earthworm species can only survive if the front half is cut, as the mouth for feeding is on the front half.

Spiders in Bed

The myth that people swallow spiders while they are asleep is not true
Human movements and noises warn spiders of danger and prevent them from getting into beds

Explore the fascinating world of common idioms and the truths about various animals. This quiz unravels misconceptions such as the colorblindness of bulls and the memory of fish, while also dissecting popular phrases. Test your knowledge of these interesting facts and idiomatic expressions!