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Oxpeckers help giraffe by pecking/eating ticks and lice of their bodies.

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How do oxpeckers help giraffes?

Oxpeckers help giraffe by pecking/eating ticks and lice of their bodies.


How does the giraffe help the oxpecker?

how do the giraffes help the oxpeckers


How do giraffe's nostrils help them?

a giraffe's nostrils help them by when they close them they block out dirt and sand.


How many types of giraffe's are there?

There are 6 different types of giraffes. The West African giraffe, the Rothschild giraffe, the reticulated giraffe, masai giraffe, angolan giraffe and South African giraffe. Hope I could help!


Where do oxpeckers live?

oxpeckers live in the savana of south africa. most oxpeckers also live on rhinos. the reason why is becauee so long as the oxpecker cleans the rhino, the rhino will give the oxpecker protection.


Which animals benefit from the assistance of oxpeckers?

Oxpeckers benefit animals like rhinos, zebras, and buffaloes by eating parasites off their skin and alerting them to danger.


What are the predetots of the giraffe?

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What role do oxpeckers play in the ecosystem and what do oxpeckers do to benefit their host animals?

Oxpeckers play a symbiotic role in the ecosystem by feeding on parasites found on the skin of large mammals, such as rhinos and buffaloes. This benefits the host animals by helping to keep them free of ticks and other harmful insects, which can spread diseases and cause irritation. In return, the oxpeckers get a source of food and a safe place to live.


How do Redbilled Oxpeckers adapt to their environment?

Oxpeckers can adapt to thier environment by using thiers tails for balance and chewing down on thier favorite snack, mice.


Can giraffe shout?

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What are the body parts the giraffe have to help it to move?

Legs.


Is there any symbiosis between the Golden Lion Tamarin and any other creature?

Yes, the Golden Lion Tamarin has a mutualistic relationship with some bird species. These birds, known as oxpeckers, help rid the tamarin of parasites by picking them off its fur. In return, the tamarin provides the oxpeckers with a source of food and protection.