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Redbilled Oxpecker on Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer)- Symbiosis by cleaning the buffalo skin from ticks. Oxpecker beak open because of the heat Sabi Sabi game reserve, South Africa

Redbilled Oxpecker on Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer)- Symbiosis by cleaning the buffalo skin from ticks. Oxpecker beak open because of the heat Sabi Sabi game reserve, South Africa


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Redbilled Oxpecker on Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer)- Symbiosis by cleaning the buffalo skin from ticks. Oxpecker beak open because of the heat Sabi Sabi game reserve, South Africa

VG-22435
Red-billed OXPECKER on African / Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer) - symbiosis by cleaning the buffalo skin from ticks. Oxpecker beak open because of the heat.
Sabi Sabi game reserve, South Africa
Buphagus erythrorhynchus
Paul Van Gaalen
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Bison Buffalo Cleaning Co Operation Cooling Face To Face Flapping Funny Grooming Oxpecker Oxpeckers Parasite Parasites Partnership Size Sizes South Africa Symbiosis Talking Temperature Control With Other Animals Mixed Species Syncerus Caffer


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EDITORS COMMENTS
Talk about a hot gossip session! This print captures the hilarious moment when a Redbilled Oxpecker and a Cape buffalo engage in some serious chit-chat. With its beak wide open, the Oxpecker seems to be complaining about the scorching heat while simultaneously giving its buffalo buddy a much-needed tick cleaning service. In this unique display of partnership and symbiosis, these two unlikely pals have formed an unbreakable bond. The oxpecker gets a tasty meal by feasting on parasites that infest the buffalo's skin, while the buffalo enjoys being pampered with an all-natural spa treatment. It's like having your own personal grooming assistant! Their face-to-face interaction is both comical and heartwarming. You can almost imagine them exchanging stories about their adventures in Sabi Sabi game reserve, South Africa - from daring escapes to funny encounters with other animals. But it's not just about looking good; these clever creatures are also masters of temperature control. As they flap their wings to cool down under the scorching African sun, you can't help but admire their resourcefulness. So next time you're feeling hot under the collar, remember this dynamic duo who know how to beat the heat in style! And if you ever need someone to clean your ticks or provide some entertaining conversation, just look for your very own Redbilled Oxpecker.

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