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1. Why is growing up especially hard for human children?

Growing up is hard for humans because they are not sure exactly what they will need to learn. Lions need to learn to run and hunt, but humans might need to drive a race car, sail a ship, pilot an airplane, invent new medicine, or a million other possibilities. Humans have many options.

2. Why would ancient humans not be the first to eat meat from a slain giraffe?

Humans would not be the first to eat meat from a giraffe because they would need to wait at a safe distance for the lions to be done. Then they would need to wait for the hyenas to finish picking over the leftovers.

3. How do sharks and cleaner fish work together?

Sharks and cleaner fish work together and both benefit from their relationship. Sharks open their mouths after eating, and cleaner fish swim in and eat the bits of meat that are stuck between their teeth. Sharks get their teeth cleaned, and cleaner fish get something to eat.

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