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A lone hippo with attendant red-billed oxpeckers
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A lone hippo with attendant red-billed oxpeckers
A lone hippo with attendant red-billed oxpeckers, or tick birds, grazes near the edge of the Okavango Swamp in the Moremi Wildlife Reserve. This hippo has gashes on its side which are probably the result of a territorial fight with another hippo.Mor
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© Nigel Pavitt
Botswana Game Game Reserve Graze Grazing Hippo Hippopotamus M Ammals Mammal Moremi Moremi Wildlife Reserve Natural History Nature Reserve Okavango Okavango Delta Okavango Swamp Safari Safaris Wild Wild Animal Wild Life Wildlife Park Wildlife Reserve
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This print captures the serenity of the African wilderness as a lone hippo peacefully grazes near the edge of the Okavango Swamp in Botswana's Moremi Wildlife Reserve. The scene is made even more enchanting by the presence of red-billed oxpeckers, also known as tick birds, perched on the hippo's back. The image tells a story of symbiotic relationships in nature, where these small birds find refuge and food on the massive body of their mammalian companion. As they diligently search for ticks and other parasites, they provide a valuable cleaning service to the hippo while benefiting from an easy meal. However, upon closer inspection, one can notice deep gashes on the side of this magnificent creature. These wounds are likely evidence of a territorial fight with another hippo, highlighting both their incredible strength and fierce determination to protect their territory. Set against the backdrop of Africa's breathtaking natural beauty, this photograph showcases not only its subject's majestic presence but also serves as a reminder that even in seemingly tranquil moments, wild animals face challenges and struggles within their own ecosystems. Taken within Moremi Wildlife Reserve's pristine surroundings, this image offers viewers a glimpse into an untamed world where wildlife thrives amidst vast landscapes teeming with life.
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