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Common Zebra (Equus quagga) with Red-billed Oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhyncus)
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Common Zebra (Equus quagga) with Red-billed Oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhyncus)
Common Zebra (Equus quagga) with Red-billed Oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhyncus), Kruger National Park, Limpopo, South Africa
Media ID 19882058
© Perry de Graaf / Nature in Stock
Africa Afternoon Animals Aves Birds Burchells Burchells Zebra Common Common Zebra Concern Equus Equus Quagga February Full Full Length Kruger Kruger National Park Least Concern Length Limpopo Mammal Mammalia Mammals National Near Threatened Park Plains Plains Zebra Quagga Side Side View South South Africa Summer Threatened Two Animals Ungulate View Zebra Buphagus Harmony Mutualism Oxpecker Pelecaniformes Red Billed Red Billed Oxpecker Symbiosis
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An Unlikely Duo - The Zebra and the Oxpecker - A Perfect Match in the African Wilderness!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, we witness a true testament to harmony and mutualism in nature. The magnificent Common Zebra, with its striking black and white stripes, stands tall on the plains of Kruger National Park. But what catches our attention is the tiny Red-billed Oxpecker perched comfortably on its side. It's an extraordinary sight! These two animals have formed an incredible bond that goes beyond mere companionship. As they roam together through the South African summer, their symbiotic relationship becomes evident. The zebra provides a safe haven for the oxpecker, offering protection from predators while enjoying a thorough grooming session. The zebra benefits greatly from this unique partnership as well. With each peck of the oxpecker's beak, annoying parasites are removed from its coat, ensuring good health and hygiene for both parties involved. This snapshot captures not only their physical connection but also highlights conservation concerns faced by these remarkable creatures. While currently listed as "least concern" both species are threatened due to habitat loss and poaching. So let us celebrate this beautiful moment frozen in time – a reminder of nature's wonders and how different species can come together in perfect harmony. Let it inspire us all to protect our precious wildlife so that future generations can continue to marvel at such breathtaking scenes like this one captured by Perry de Graaf from Nature in Stock!
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