Hippopotamus & Tick Birds

Since hippos can’t reach every corner of their massive body, many parasites and ticks cause health problems. The birds you see sitting on the hippos are plucking parasites, ticks, ear wax and dead skin off their back. These little birds known as oxpeckers are doing the hippopotamuses a massive favour. These birds feed on the parasite, ticks off the hippos back, and sound an alarm if they notice any threat. [credit Animal Ways]

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