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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Fish that turn into sleeping bags

The parrotfish are found in shallow coastal waters in the seas. Some parrotfish species cover themselves in a gelatinous substance especially at night before they sleep. This substance is produced by the fish from mucus from the glands located at the upper edge of the gill cavity. They form this protective sheath so that other fish of prey cannot smell them out at night.

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