Question

dead animals. such excellent table manners! but helping the ecosystem thrive isnt just polite—its what native animals do.
what is the gist of the passage in the box?
gila monsters ? their ? desert ecosystem and help keep it ?

Explanation:

The passage emphasizes that native animals, by helping the ecosystem thrive (such as dealing with dead animals), are performing a natural and important role.

Answer:

The gist is that native animals play an important role in helping the ecosystem thrive.