It is possible to identify the sex of the giraffe from the horns on its head. Both males and females have horns but the females are smaller and covered with hair at the top. Male giraffes may have up to 3 additional horns.

When a predator is chasing an impala, a type of antelope, it runs in a zig zag formation jumping as high as three metres.

The lion costume in the film Wizard of Oz was made from real lions.

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