30/01/2026
Contrary to popular belief, bulls are color-blind and can’t actually see red. What triggers their charges is the motion of a waving cape or sudden movements, not the color itself.
This common myth highlights how cultural narratives can override scientific facts. Bulls respond to perceived threats, not fashion statements. Movement, intensity, and context matter far more than color.
References:
Rogers, L.J., & Kaplan, G., Animal Cognition, 2006
Grandin, T., Animals in Translation, 2005