Oxpecker

Oxpecker

Oxpeckers not only eat ticks off of African wildlife (like elephants), it also drinks their blood and makes their wounds even larger. Scientists now think the birds are parasites and are not an example of mutualism, where both parties benefit.

Previous Fact Next Fact
Categories: BirdsDisease

Latest FactRepublic Video

15 Most Controversial & Costly Blunders in History

Sponsored Links