Myth: Ostriches bury their head in the sands.
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Reality: The birds would die of suffocation if they actually stuck their heads underground when scared. Instead, they actually lie with their head and neck flat against the ground if a predator is approaching.
Source: Readers Digest: https://www.rd.com/culture/science-myths/