Zabu and LeLe: An Unlikely Friendship

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What is unusual about the friendship between Zabu and LeLe?

  • They belong to species that are typically predator and prey. (correct)
  • They are the same age despite being different species.
  • They share a habitat that is far from where either species naturally lives.
  • They communicate using a special language only they understand.

What factor contributed most to Zabu and LeLe's unlikely friendship?

  • They were raised in similar climates to encourage interaction.
  • They were both rescued from dangerous environments.
  • They were given special training to develop a bond.
  • They grew up together in a secure and peaceful environment. (correct)

What does the friendship between Zabu and LeLe demonstrate?

  • That animals of different species can form bonds in certain environments. (correct)
  • That animal friendships are always stronger than human friendships.
  • That all lions and lambs can be friends if given the opportunity.
  • That natural instincts can always be overcome with enough training.

If Zabu and LeLe were released into the wild, what would likely happen?

<p>Zabu would revert to his natural instincts and hunt LeLe. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most important element in facilitating such unusual animal friendships?

<p>A safe and controlled setting. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Zabu and LeLe's story challenge common perceptions about animal behavior?

<p>It demonstrates that predator-prey relationships are not fixed. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the animal center in Zabu and LeLe's friendship?

<p>To provide a secure environment that fosters interspecies bonds. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario would most likely disrupt the friendship between Zabu and LeLe?

<p>Zabu is placed in an exhibit with other lions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can humans learn from observing friendships like the one between Zabu and LeLe?

<p>That friendships can overcome seemingly insurmountable barriers in a conducive environment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Zabu and LeLe's story, what does 'peaceful place' primarily signify?

<p>A location where animals are free from the need to hunt or compete for survival. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Interspecies Friendship

An unusual bond between animals of different species, like a lion and a lamb, that defies typical predator-prey behavior.

Social Bonding

The process of developing relationships and bonds between individuals, often seen in social animals.

Safe Environment

An environment where animals are protected from harm, allowing natural behaviors to be expressed without survival pressures.

Predator-Prey Relationship

The typical interaction where one animal (the predator) hunts, kills, and eats another (the prey).

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Instinctual Behavior

The natural inclination of animals, influenced by genetics and environment, to behave in certain ways.

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Study Notes

  • Zabu, a lion, and LeLe, a lamb, formed an unexpected friendship.
  • The pair met at an animal center where Zabu resided.
  • Lions typically hunt lambs, but Zabu and LeLe defied this natural behavior.
  • Zabu and LeLe engaged in playful activities, rested together, and shared sleeping spaces.
  • A safe environment contributed to their unique bond and peaceful coexistence.
  • Zabu and LeLe's friendship exemplifies that animals of different species can form bonds in secure settings.

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