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Animals

12 animals mistaken for mythical creatures

Read more: ANIMAL RESEARCH, ENDANGERED SPECIES, EXTINCTION, MNN LISTS
Wed, Jun 09 2010 at 1:25 PM EST
  • Fact can be as bizarre as fiction
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Some animals are so exotic that their initial discovery is difficult to comprehend. Stories of dragons, sea serpents or mermaids may seem like tall tales to us today, but most mythical beasts actually have a basis in reality. In fact, many creatures of lore are founded on real living or extinct animals. To prove it, here's our list of 12 animals that have been mistaken for mythical creatures. You might be surprised to discover that fact is often just as bizarre as fiction.

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njlzagne 06/14/2010 04:20 AM

i as well stumbled upon this... and as well am not pleased... moving on

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Pen Hiss 06/13/2010 20:45 PM

stupid stumble...moving on

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Daisy 06/14/2010 02:02 AM

I came upon this thanks to stumble as well, and also am not pleased...moving on
dislike.

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