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Going the distance

Unexpected Elements

CHAPTER

The Whistling Thorn Bush and Ecosystem Disruption

The chapter explores the story of the whistling thorn bush and its symbiotic relationship with ants, highlighting the impact of an invasive ant species on the ecosystem. It discusses the adaptation of the African lion population to changes in hunting behaviors caused by this disruption. The conversation also touches on the development of functional tattoos for medical purposes and the Quizman Dan segment on the best runners in the animal kingdom.

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