The distinctive spots that cover a giraffe's fur act as a good camouflage to protect the giraffe from predators. When the giraffe stands in front of trees and bushes the light and dark colouring of its fur blends in with the shadows and sunlight.

White-Out was invented by Bette Nesmith Graham, who is the mother of Michael Nesmith from the "The Monkees."

Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards, and are on the Australian coat of arms for that reason.

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