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Cape Buffalo CRH 127 With Yellow-billed Oxpecker removing parasites - Chobe, Botswana Syncerus caffer & Buphagus africanus © Chris Harvey / ardea. com
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Cape Buffalo CRH 127 With Yellow-billed Oxpecker removing parasites - Chobe, Botswana Syncerus caffer & Buphagus africanus © Chris Harvey / ardea. com
CRH-127
AFRICAN / CAPE BUFFALO - With Yellow-billed Oxpecker (Buphagus africanus) removing parasites
Chobe, Botswana
Syncerus caffer
Syncerus caffer & Buphagus africanus
Chris Harvey
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Buffalo Spa Day - A Buffet for the Birds!
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. In this photo print, we witness a unique partnership between a majestic Cape Buffalo and its feathered friends in Chobe, Botswana. The buffalo, known as CRH-127, has found an ingenious way to rid itself of pesky parasites - by enlisting the help of diligent Yellow-billed Oxpeckers! As CRH-127 takes a well-deserved break from its wild adventures, these tiny avian superheroes swoop in to provide some much-needed grooming services. With precision and teamwork, they meticulously remove every last parasite from the buffalo's hide. It's not just about cleanliness though; this is truly a symbiotic relationship at its finest! While the oxpeckers enjoy a tasty meal of parasites, our buffalo friend gets relief from itching and irritation. Talk about co-operation! With their heads close together in perfect harmony, it almost seems like they're sharing secrets or exchanging stories about their African escapades. Perhaps they're even discussing future plans for more spa sessions? This heartwarming image captures nature's incredible ability to foster partnerships across species boundaries. It reminds us that sometimes unexpected allies can come together for mutual benefit – all while enjoying some delicious snacks along the way! So next time you need a little pampering or just want someone to pick off those annoying bugs on your back (we won't judge), remember CRH-127 and his trusty yellow-billed companions – proof that even in
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