<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/413041/open_sms">Send us a text</a>We explore fascinating examples of mutualism in nature and therapeutic relationships between humans and animals through two distinct scientific studies. • Squamillaria plants in Fiji function as apartment buildings for up to five different ant species • These plants have internal chambers with separate entrances preventing deadly conflicts between rival ant colonies • When chamber walls are broken, ants engage in fatal battles lasting only 30 minutes • The plant benefits from ant waste providing nutrients while ants receive safe housing • Some ant species even plant seeds in nearby bark, acting as farmers for their future homes • Facility dogs in physical therapy settings help patients persist 2.6 minutes longer in rehabilitation tasks • Participants without dogs at home showed even greater improvement with a facility dog present • Dogs may improve therapy outcomes through positive distraction and emotional support • First tasks with dogs present showed lower pain and heart rate measurements • Our own pets Bunsen, Beaker, and Bernoulli would need training before becoming therapy animals <a href='https://the-paw-pack.circle.so/paw-pack-plus-1321'>Our all links to social media and more!</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://bunsenbernerbmd.com/pages/paw-pack-plus-community">Support the show</a>For Science, Empathy, and Cuteness! Being Kind is a Superpower. <a href='https://twitter.com/bunsenbernerbmd'>https://twitter.com/bunsenbernerbmd</a>

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