Weird Friends: Unlikely Allies in the Animal Kingdom

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What is a parasite?

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A parasite is an animal that feeds off of another animal.

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Why do zebras and ostriches often stay together?

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Zebras and ostriches often stay together so they can warn one another of danger.

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What is an example of a weird animal friendship?

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An example of a weird animal friendship is the red ant and the man-of-war.

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What does the word 'emerges' mean?

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The word 'emerges' means comes out of a hidden place.

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What does it mean to be immune from getting sick?

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To be immune from getting sick means you are not affected by the sickness.

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What is symbiosis?

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Symbiosis is a relationship between two different species where they live together and help each other.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a type of symbiosis where both animals benefit from the relationship.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a type of symbiosis where one animal benefits and the other is not affected.

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What is a predator?

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A predator is an animal that hunts and eats other animals.

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What is a prey?

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Prey is an animal that is hunted and eaten by predators.