Animal Pals

Although animals don’t have the same relationships that people have, some of them seem to enjoy spending time with each other. These animal pals can make us smile and remind us to be thankful for God’s gift of friendship.

Birds of a Feather

Flamingos prefer to spend time with small groups of only four or five. But researchers also discovered that some flamingoes don’t like certain others. When the relationship turns “fowl,” they keep their distance!

Bat Besties

Scientists studied a colony (group) of wild bats for five years. During that time, they discovered that female bats usually liked to hang out with the same other bats while roosting.

Uncommon Companions

Animals sometimes pair up with other animals outside their own species. A popular video on the internet shows a badger tagging along with a playful coyote. Badgers and coyotes have often been known to hunt together.

Better Together

Scientists who studied giraffes in Tanzania, Africa, found that the adult female giraffes who spent time in groups lived longer than adult female giraffes who didn't.

Fin-tastic Friends

A new study revealed that gray reef sharks seem to get along swimmingly well. The sharks met up and hung out together at the same spot for years.