Ever feel confused about the animal kingdom? You're not alone. Here's a list of ten animals that are misunderstood.

10) the platypus - Is it a mammal? Is it a bird? Who knows? We probably won't ever really understand that one.

9) pigs - Sure they taste good. Can't think of a dinner I'd like better than a hickory ham. But they probably weren't meant for consumption. Have you seen what's in their diet? They're walking, breathing, grunting garbage disposals! And, after all, you are what you eat!

8) snakes - No, they're not slimy, even though they look like they should be, and they're probably a lot more scared of you than you are of them, even the poisonous ones.

7) fish - Those little suckers aren't just lazily swimming around having a good old time. They're looking for food. If you stick your finger in the top of a fish tank they might try and taste you. You probably shouldn't try that if the fish in the tank have teeth, they'll get more than a taste.

6) bears - We've all been deceived by those adorable little plushies we used to cuddle up with at night when we were kids. A bear hug is not something you want to experience from an actual bear since they are not using it as a sign of affection.

5) crows - They're usually portrayed in stories as dirty or bad omens. Not true! They're the clean-up crew! Imagine how many dead animals would be laying on the side of the road if it weren't for crows!

4) deer - They're not soft. They're not gentle. They're a wild animal. They have teeth and they know how to bite. They have sharp hoofs and they know how to kick. The males have weapons on their head that they use for more than posturing and intimidation!

3) dogs - Man's best friend. Hah! They're not loyal! They're possessive! When they stop to let you pet them they're trying to think of a way to get you to follow them home so they can add to their human collection inside their house with all of their toys!

2) cats - They're cute. They perform hilarious antics. They're bloodthirsty. Everytime you giggle because they're about to pounce on something just remember they're about to pounce on what they see as a potential victim of their latest torture tactics.

1) children - They're SOOOOO adorable. They're SOOOOO well behaved when they want to impress someone. Then they run around the house screaming, yelling and making the biggest mess they possibly can. Then when they get a little bit older they say to you, "You just don't understand me!" which is something you figured out a long time before they did!