1.

Kangaroos can't walk backward: This is one reason why kangaroos are featured on the
Australian coat of arms—because they can only move forward.
2. Lightning can strike the same place twice: Contrary to popular belief, lightning can
strike the same location more than once. Some structures, like tall buildings or trees, are
struck repeatedly.
3. Chameleons have independently moving eyes: Chameleons can move their eyes
independently of each other, allowing them to look in two different directions at once.
4. Giraffes have the same number of neck vertebrae as humans: Despite their long
necks, giraffes have seven cervical vertebrae, the same number as most mammals,
including humans.
5. A group of flamingos is called a "flamboyance": The collective noun for a group of
flamingos is a flamboyance, reflecting the birds' vibrant appearance.