Mystery Science: Why do Dogs Wag Their Tails?

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Animals in groups

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Less likely to get eaten by predators

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Bees in the hive make honey for larvae

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Example of group living aiding food acquisition

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Group protection examples

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1. Meerkat lookout 2. Elephants circle calves 3. Monkeys alarm call

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ALL animals better off in groups?

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False

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Animals in groups need communication

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True

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Social behavior:

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Animals living in groups to help each other survive.

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Importance of communication for wolves

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Enhances hunting and prey capture

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Dogs wag tails - reason?

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From wolf origins, signaling friendliness.

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Fire ants' survival method during floods

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Form rafts with their bodies to float