Grassland Alliances: Insect Hunting with Africa's Giants
In Grassland Alliances: Insect Hunting with Africa's Giants, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains a unique partnership between carmine bee-eaters and elephants. These birds follow elephants across the African savanna to catch insects stirred up by the elephants' movements. This fascinating collaboration is a perfect example of how different species can work together to survive. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
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Q: How do the carmine bee-eaters get food from the elephants?
A: The bee-eaters catch insects that are stirred up when the elephants move through the grass.
Q: Why is the relationship between the elephants and the bee-eaters important for their survival?
A: The elephants help the bee-eaters find food, and the bee-eaters help keep the elephants free of insects.
Q: How does the time of year affect how the bee-eaters and elephants work together?
A: The seasons affect the number of insects in the area, which means the bee-eaters rely on the elephants more during certain times of the year.
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