Relationship
Coyotes and Rabbits:
Packs of coyotes travel
through their territory in
search of rabbit
populations.
Relationship
Great White Sharks and
Penguins:
Sharks can often be seen
around penguin nesting
beaches looking for food.
Relationship
Humans and Mosquitos:
Female mosquitos suck
the blood of humans and
use the blood's protein
and iron to make their
eggs.
Mistletoe and Oak Trees: Raccoons and Sea Turtles: Bats and Mosquitos:
Mistletoe attaches to oak Raccoons love an easy
Bats come out at dusk and
trees where they are able waterfront meal from sea can be seen flying around
to absorb nutrients and
turtle eggs in the nest on catching mosquitos.
moisture from the oak
the beach.
tree’s leaves and
branches.
Antelope and Ox Bird: The Loa Loa Worm and
Pigs and Tapeworms:
ox bird eats the insects
Humans: The worm
When infecting the pig’s
living on the antelope.
infects the human’s eye
intestinal tract, the
and blood stream,
tapeworm gets plenty of
possibly causing
food and is able to
blindness.
reproduce safely.
Relationship
Cheetahs and Lion:
Cheetahs and lions can be
found in the same areas as
they search for prey of the
same species.
Emperor Shrimp and Sea
Cucumber: The shrimp
rides on the sea
cucumbers back: getting a
free ride and protection
from predators.
Sea Anemone and Clown
Fish: The fish gets
protection from predators
and the anemone gets to
eat scraps that the fish
drops.
Relationship
Two Male Cardinals: Male
cardinals can often be
spotted in the same area
while trying to gain the
attention of one female.
Moray Eel and Cleaner
Fish: The fish gets an easy
meal by cleaning the eel’s
teeth.
Relationship
Hickory and Pine Trees:
Hickory trees often grow
much taller than their now
shaded pine tree
neighbors.
Cattle and Cattle Egrets:
The cattle stir up insects as
they walk and the egrets
hang around for an easy
meal.
Boxer Crab and Anemones:
The crab carries the
anemones on its claws to
use as defense and the
anemone moves around,
increasing its food supply.
Burdock Seeds and Passing
Animals: The seeds of
burdock plants adhere to
the fur of passing animals
like Velcro and get a free
ride in order to grow
somewhere new.
Relationship
Relationship
Antelope and Ox Bird: The Loa Loa Worm and
ox bird eats the insects
Humans: The worm
living on the antelope.
infects the human’s eye
and blood stream,
possibly causing
blindness.
Relationship
Pigs and Tapeworms:
When infecting the pig’s
intestinal tract, the
tapeworm gets plenty of
food and is able to
reproduce safely.
Relationship
Cheetahs and Lion:
Cheetahs and lions can be
found in the same areas as
they search for prey of the
same species.
Emperor Shrimp and Sea
Cucumber: The shrimp
rides on the sea
cucumbers back: getting a
free ride and protection
from predators.
Sea Anemone and Clown
Fish: The fish gets
protection from predators
and the anemone gets to
eat scraps that the fish
drops.
Relationship
Two Male Cardinals: Male
cardinals can often be
spotted in the same area
while trying to gain the
attention of one female.
Moray Eel and Cleaner
Fish: The fish gets an easy
meal by cleaning the eel’s
teeth.
Relationship
Hickory and Pine Trees:
Hickory trees often grow
much taller than their now
shaded pine tree
neighbors.
Cattle and Cattle Egrets:
The cattle stir up insects as
they walk and the egrets
hang around for an easy
meal.
Boxer Crab and Anemones:
The crab carries the
anemones on its claws to
use as defense and the
anemone moves around,
increasing its food supply.
Burdock Seeds and Passing
Animals: The seeds of
burdock plants adhere to
the fur of passing animals
like Velcro and get a free
ride in order to grow
somewhere new.