Grr. Hiss. Do you know someone who has pet dogs and cats? Some animals are famous for squabbles. But some creatures live in peace. They even help each other. 

Lend a Helping Paw
Coyotes are known for eating smaller mammals. So why do they invite badgers to be their hunting buddies? The two North American species gorge on prairie dogs and ground squirrels. A badger tracks rodents. It digs into burrows below ground. If a rodent tries to escape by another exit, the coyote is waiting. These wild canines are skilled at pouncing and chasing prey above ground. Smart hunters have more success finding meals when they work together. 

Eight-legged Bodyguard 
Some big spiders catch and eat frogs. But tarantulas do not chomp on dotted humming frogs. These South American creatures are roommates. Tarantulas build burrows where they lay their eggs. Dotted humming frogs move in and enjoy protection. In return, they eat ants that would harm tarantula eggs. These frogs have also been spotted hiding under tarantulas when above ground. They use the spiders as shields! (Read Ephesians 6:16. How is your faith in Jesus like a shield?)

Seeing-eye Fish
Pistol shrimp are gifted diggers. They make burrows on the ocean floor. But they have poor vision. That makes them easy prey when they tunnel. Goby fish eat some shrimp. But not the pistol shrimp! Gobies have sharp eyes. A pistol shrimp touches a goby with one tentacle. Gobies flick their tails when they spot predators. That signals to the shrimp: Take cover! Gobies sleep and mate in the safety of pistol shrimp burrows.

Recommended Reading: For more about critters that boost each other, read Animal Partnerships by Ben Hoare.