NiveaGlass on March 7th, 2021 at 02:58 UTC »
That rino looks like a fuking tree
excusemeforliving on March 7th, 2021 at 03:22 UTC »
Alright, some of you already knew this was going to happen but here goes.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/those-little-birds-backs-rhinos-actually-drink-blood-180964912/
ohmymymyohohmy on March 7th, 2021 at 03:27 UTC »
There is some evidence that the oxpecker and rhino relationship maybe more parasitic than symbiotic. The birds also open wounds on the larger animal and feed on their blood. I first heard of it from a vet friend who worked in Kenya. article here.
NiveaGlass on March 7th, 2021 at 02:58 UTC »
That rino looks like a fuking tree
excusemeforliving on March 7th, 2021 at 03:22 UTC »
Alright, some of you already knew this was going to happen but here goes.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/those-little-birds-backs-rhinos-actually-drink-blood-180964912/
ohmymymyohohmy on March 7th, 2021 at 03:27 UTC »
There is some evidence that the oxpecker and rhino relationship maybe more parasitic than symbiotic. The birds also open wounds on the larger animal and feed on their blood. I first heard of it from a vet friend who worked in Kenya. article here.