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Working together can make a difference. This brief article highlights a helpful relationship between two unlikely swamp animals.
While you read this article, think about the three questions below. Share your answers with a friend or family member or just think in your head.
- How do wading birds benefit from living near alligators?
- How do alligators benefit from living near wading birds?
- Can you think of other mutualistic relationships between living things? (Mutualistic relationships are those that benefit both of the living things involved.)
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Working together can make a difference. This brief article highlights a helpful relationship between two unlikely swamp animals.
While you read this article, think about the three questions below. Share your answers with a friend or family member or just think in your head.
- How do wading birds benefit from living near alligators?
- How do alligators benefit from living near wading birds?
- Can you think of other mutualistic relationships between living things? (Mutualistic relationships are those that benefit both of the living things involved.)
Got some science-loving small frys at home? Keep them engaged with an all-new array of themed activity packs created for kids ages 4-11, packed with guided videos, hands-on crafts, and real experiments. New packs published every month!