7 Animals That Aren't What We Call Them

The video explores the fascinating world of animal misnomers, where creatures are often named based on superficial similarities rather than true biological relationships. It delves into the taxonomy and evolutionary history of various animals, such as jackrabbits, mountain goats, mountain lions, flying lemurs, king cobras, electric eels, and mantis shrimp, explaining why their common names can be misleading. The video highlights the importance of scientific classification and the ongoing efforts of scientists to accurately categorize and understand the natural world.

What distinguishes king cobras from true cobras?

Why are electric eels not classified as true eels?

What unique features do mantis shrimp possess compared to regular shrimp?