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Syncerus caffer
The age of cape buffalo can be told by how extensive their horns are. This is a old bull spending a lot of time by himself, with the company of oxpeckers. They are one of hte most dangerously unpredictable animals in Africa
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Spotted on Dec 13, 2013
Submitted on Jan 12, 2014
2 Comments
Its a somewhat symbiotic relationship, as oxpeckers love blood(hence feeding on bloodsucking insects) and will keep sores open to feed directly from their hosts
Nice series Karen! Do you know the Symbiotic Relationships mission? This spotting is perfect for it.
http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/7987...