Did you know that the giraffe was actually named for its speed rather than its height? Giraffes were once believed to by a mixture of a leopard and a camel. Although they may look rather slow-motioned, giraffes can actually reach speeds of around 30 mph.
Links:
[1] http://www.ietravel.com/category/did-you-know
[2] http://www.ietravel.com/category/east-africa
[3] http://www.ietravel.com/blog/2009/10/did-you-know
[4] http://www.ietravel.com/blog/cuba/top-5-things-pack-for-cuba-travel
[5] http://www.ietravel.com/blog/amazon/amazon-walking-palms
[6] http://www.ietravel.com/blog/galapagos-islands/mary-giff-ewing
