In this episode, we're looking at symbiotic relationships
between different animals.
To be symbiotic,
both animals need to benefit from the alliance.
So without further ado, here are
Have you ever heard of a tarantula
that has a pet frog?
The number five pairing goes to the
The tarantula looks after the frog like a pet
by protecting it and even leaving it bits of food to eat
while they travel around.
All the frog has to do is eat ants, a lot of them.
The frog's job is protecting the tarantula's offspring
from the egg-hungry ants.
Next, we're heading to the oceans,
to witness how two creatures have become roommates.
The pistol shrimp may be small,
but its deadly weapon makes up for that.
This shrimp shoots bubbles
at up to 100 km/h (60 mph)
and makes a sound louder than a gunshot.
That's how it got its name.
But the pistol shrimp does have a flaw,
its bad eyesight.
And that's where the goby fish comes in.
While the shrimp is digging its burrow,
the goby fish becomes
a top-end security guard for the shrimp.
It warns the shrimp of any incoming danger
by shaking its tail.
When the goby sounds the alarm,
they both retreat to the burrow
until the danger has passed.
So it helps them both really.
The goby fish isn't great at burrowing,
and it can use the pistol shrimp's refuge
as a place to rest and as a place to mate.
The next pairing has a seasonal feel to it.
You could easily imagine these two
being sworn enemies,
with one hunting the other.
But on the contrary,
when it's summer the dynamic duo form a hunting team
to catch prey effectively.
The coyote is fast and good at chasing prey on the ground.
The badger is really good at digging,
so it catches animals that burrow underground.
But all good things cannot last.
In winter, the badger hunts under the snow.
It doesn't need the coyote any anyore.
Poor coyote.
Now let's go back to the oceans,
as we find another odd pairing between
Like some of our previous pairings,
you would think that a remora fish
would become a prime dinner for sharks.
But sharks have a problem.
Their skins get itchy from being covered by parasites,
and they're not exactly able to scratch themselves.
The remora fish is right at hand to fix that issue.
Sharks even seek out remora fish,
which could put the shark in a dangerous situation.
But once they meet up,
the remora fish attaches to the shark.
The fish gets a great ride and travels about the ocean,
enjoying free meals from its ultimate protector, the shark.
And finally, in the top spot
is possibly the most opposite of pairings.
You know how ferocious a crocodile can be.
The Nile crocodile
has one of the strongest bites in the animal kingdom.
And one of the coolest names because it rhymes.
The only thing that can get close to a Nile crocodile
without being eaten.
The Egyptian plover,
a small bird that is lives in sub-Saharan Africa.
And what a sight it is.
The bird becomes an avian toothpick for the crocodile,
picking out bits of decomposing meat
stuck in the croc's teeth.
So the crocodile gets some excellent dental work,
and the plover gets an easy meal.
Ah, nature, you are wonderful.
And weird.
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How about the Top Five Weirdest
and Grossest Creatures on Earth?
These animals have symbiotic relationships
that benefit each other.
And they are truly odd partners.
That's what these creatures do.
And that's what will always make them
Crazy Creatures.