Did Natalie Palmer Botes Hunt and Kill These Wolves?
31 May 2018 - Rumors that the daughter of Walter Palmer killed several wolves on a hunting trip are unsubstantiated.
Critter Country Archive
Did a Gay Baboon Terrorize an African Village?
24 May 2018 - Rumors about a gay baboon's "terrorizing" a village and raping five men can be traced back to a homophobic fake news article.
Did Meghan Markle’s Dog Accompany Queen Elizabeth to the Royal Wedding?
22 May 2018 - Despite rumors, the queen did not escort Meghan Markle's rescued beagle Guy to the royal wedding.
Was an Oklahoma Woman Killed By a Pack of Small Dachshunds?
17 May 2018 - A woman was fatally mauled by a pack of dogs that mainly consisted of dachshund mixes of varying sizes.
Did a Group of Ducks Obey a Traffic Light While Crossing a Street?
17 May 2018 - A video purportedly showing a group of ducks waiting patiently at a traffic light was most likely created with digital editing software.
Did a Woman Become Pregnant from Eating Squid?
17 May 2018 - Years of exaggerated headlines have turned a painful story about a woman accidentally eating a squid's sperm bag into a particularly disturbing rumor.
Are These Skiing Ostriches Real?
16 May 2018 - Digital effects, professional skiers, and ostrich costumes were used in an advertising campaign promoting tourism in Japan.
Are People Adopting Pit Bull Terriers for the Sole Purpose of Euthanizing Them?
14 May 2018 - The #PitbullDropOff hashtag and related claims of mass dog killing stem from a sophomoric troll attempt with origins in 4chan.
Did a Man Carry His Horse Three Miles After It Was Bitten by a Snake?
14 May 2018 - A video of a man carrying a horse is real, but this act of strength had nothing to do with a venomous snake.
Is This an Asian Giant Hornet?
11 May 2018 - Asian giant hornets are real, and large, insects — but a viral photograph purporting to show one actually features a movable insect model.
Did a Spider in a Tampon Result in a Disturbing Medical Emergency?
10 May 2018 - A fictional horror story about a spider, a tampon, and a trip to the emergency room was mistaken as a genuine confessional by some readers.
Is the Shoebill Stork a Real Animal?
7 May 2018 - Images and videos of the shoebill stork, a large African bird, are often met with skepticism.
