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Yellow-billed Oxpeckers Perching on a Cape Buffalo By Nelis Wolmarans
This lovely image of three Yellow-billed Oxpeckers perching on a Cape Buffalo was taken by Nelis Wolmarans on a recent South African tour. Ticks and other insects feasting on the host animal are removed by oxpeckers (a symbiotic relationship), although the overall merits of the oxpeckers behaviour is speculative as wounds on the animal are often kept open by the oxpeckers as they have a weak spot for blood (and in this instance only the oxpecker benefits!).
For more information you are welcome to visit www.oryxwildlifesafaris.com/ or email us at info@oryxwildlifesafaris.com
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Yellow-billed Oxpeckers Perching on a Cape Buffalo By Nelis Wolmarans
This lovely image of three Yellow-billed Oxpeckers perching on a Cape Buffalo was taken by Nelis Wolmarans on a recent South African tour. Ticks and other insects feasting on the host animal are removed by oxpeckers (a symbiotic relationship), although the overall merits of the oxpeckers behaviour is speculative as wounds on the animal are often kept open by the oxpeckers as they have a weak spot for blood (and in this instance only the oxpecker benefits!).
For more information you are welcome to visit www.oryxwildlifesafaris.com/ or email us at info@oryxwildlifesafaris.com
#wildlifephototgraphy#travelphototgraphy#endlesssafari#bestnatureshot#natureaddict#safariadventure#pictureoftheday