Zippy's Adventures with Fleas and Friends

In the African savannah, Zippy the zebra struggles with fleas. Despite trying various methods, he can't get rid of them. Two birds, Pick and Peck, notice his plight and offer to eat the fleas. Zippy agrees, and the birds feast on the fleas, freeing Zippy from his discomfort. This mutual benefit exemplifies symbiosis, where different species help each other.

What was Zippy's main problem when he reached the baobab tree?

• He was hungry.

• He was thirsty.

• He was itchy due to fleas.

• He was lost.

Which of the following methods did Zippy NOT try to remove the fleas?

• Jumping into the lake

• Rubbing against a tree

• Swishing his tail

• Thumping his legs

How did Zippy finally catch the attention of Pick and Peck?

• By rolling on the ground

• By making loud noises

• By running around the tree

• By jumping into the lake

What did Pick and Peck offer to do for Zippy?

• Guide him back home

• Eat the fleas off his body

• Help him find water

• Find him food

What is the term used to describe the relationship between Zippy and the birds?

• Symbiosis

• Parasitism

• Predation

• Competition