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- Acacia Ants - These ants have a symbiotic relationship with the acacia tree and offer the tree protection in return for food.
- Angel Bees vs. Robber Bees - Watch angel bees fight off robber bees to protect their store of honey.
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- Fire Ants - Fire ants can be very aggressive about building their colonies. They will even kidnap larvae from nearby fire ant nests!
- Insecti-ride - The harlequin beetle's beautiful shell is not only nice to look at, it's a great place to catch a ride!
- Jumping Spider - Watch how stealthy jumping spiders can catch insects without using a web.
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