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Canvas Print : 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
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the African savannah with our Canvas Print of "Redbilled Oxpecker on Cape Buffalo" by Paul van Gaalen. This stunning photograph, taken at Sabi Sabi game reserve in South Africa (VG-22435), captures the unique symbiotic relationship between the Red-billed Oxpecker and the Cape Buffalo. The Oxpecker perches on the buffalo's back, opening its beak wide to clean the buffalo's skin of ticks, while the heat of the African sun adds an extra layer of intensity to the scene. Bring this captivating moment of African wildlife into your home with our high-quality Canvas Print, which is sure to become a conversation starter and a cherished addition to any room.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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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