Zebra stripes throw off predators

All zebras have black and white stripes, but they differ in their pattern. In fact, no two zebras have the same pattern. It is believed that the patterns can confuse a predator like a lion, when the zebras are in a herd, making it difficult to separate and kill a zebra.

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What makes the national flag of Paraguay special?

The national flag of Paraguay has different emblems on the obverse and reverse sides. The flag has an emblem on the obverse side, which is the national coat of arms of Paraguay that comprises a yellow five-pointed star surrounded by a green wreath capped by the words REPUBLICA DEL PARAGUAY. The emblem on the reverse side is the seal of the treasury, which is a yellow lion below a red Phrygian cap and the words PAZ Y JUSTICIA (‘Peace and Justice’).

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