You\u2019ve heard of Valentine\u2019s Day, but what about PALentine\u2019s Day? It\u2019s the day to honor your friends and celebrate what makes your friendship special! And there are some pretty special friendships out there\u2014just take a look at the animal kingdom! In this post, we explore some unusual animal BFFs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wolves and Ravens<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Can you think of a more epic friendship than one between a wolf and a raven? This unlikely duo often shares meals together. The raven keeps watch while the wolf eats, then it gets to swoop in and enjoy the leftovers. Their friendship is more than just about food. They also love to play together! Wolves and ravens have been seen chasing each other and even playing tug-of-war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A big cape buffalo can be pretty scary for a small bird, but not the oxpecker! This brave bird often hitches a ride on a cape buffalo\u2019s back, but they aren\u2019t there for fun. They have a serious job to do: cleaning off all the annoying ticks and bugs that bite the cape buffalo. It doesn\u2019t hurt that they make a tasty snack!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coyotes and Badgers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Badgers aren\u2019t known for having the best social skills\u2014they are solitary creatures, after all. So it warms our hearts to see them hunt with coyotes. The badger digs after the prey when it\u2019s underground, and the coyote chases it when it\u2019s above! Together they make a great team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tarantulas and Humming Frogs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
Tarantulas may give some creatures the creeps but to these frogs, they are bodyguards. These spiders, who could easily eat the small frog, instead protect them from predators. Not only that, but they also let the frogs eat their leftovers. The frog pays the tarantula back by eating ants that would harm their eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The friendship between each animal pair is what we call a symbiotic relationship<\/strong>. That\u2019s when animals of completely different species find a way to live together and help each other survive. They truly have each other\u2019s backs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which animal friendship is your favorite? Tell us in the comments!<\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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