Luntz, S. (2015). Symbiotic Partnership Between Monkeys and Wolves Discovered IFLScience. Accessed on August 16, 2016 at http://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/monkey-wolf-symbiosis/.

1. What type of relationship is found between the Gelada monkeys and Ethiopian wolves?
2. Follow the link within the article to read the full-length study. What are the short-term and long-term benefits for each species as a result of their relationship?
3. What are some of the costs for each of the species as a result of their mutual relationship?
4. Do you think their relationship could change if resources became scarce? Why or why not?

Now consider the production costs to extinct businesses: choose one of the following: Kodak, Borders or Blockbuster. Do some independent research

1. What were the fixed and variable costs for this business?
2. What were some of their long-run costs?
3. Who were their competitors?
4. What were the factors that contributed to the decision to shut down production?
5. Do you think your chosen company could have been successful by adapting a mutually beneficial partnership, similar to organisms in the wild? Why or why not?

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