Oxpecker on giraffe back is a photograph by Johan Elzenga which was uploaded on October 25th, 2009.
Oxpecker on giraffe back
A red-billed oxpecker sits on the back of a giraffe. Oxpeckers eat the insects and other parasites from the skin of the animal, so they are very... more
Title
Oxpecker on giraffe back
Artist
Johan Elzenga
Medium
Photograph
Description
A red-billed oxpecker sits on the back of a giraffe. Oxpeckers eat the insects and other parasites from the skin of the animal, so they are very useful for its health. They can also be a nuisance though. They pull hairs for their nests and they eat from the flesh around open wounds. This may make the wounds heal faster, but it's also a painful process.
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October 25th, 2009