Honey Badger and the Honey Guide Bird

These two animals both live in Southern Africa, and parts of India. The honey badger works well with other animals. Although it cannot "speak another language" like the portia jumping spider, this badger interacts with completely different species! The black capped honey guide bird and the honey badger depend on themselves to find their favourite food source - honey. The honey guide bird flaps around the head of the badger, until the badger follows the bird. The bird will lead the badger to a bee's hive, usually nestled in the rocks, where the badger can get to it. When the honey badger sees the hive, it rips it open, trying to get to the honey and grubs inside. The badger's skin is quite tough, and insensitive to bee stings, but the nose is unprotected. Whenever the badger gets stung on the nose, it hurts, but the honey is worth it! When the hive is ripped open all the way, there is plenty of honey for both the badger and the honey guide bird. It is amazing because without the bird, the badger would not find the honey. But without the badger, the bird would not get to the honey!