FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Oxpeckers are most often found around herds of mammalian herbivores and benefit greatly from their jobs as parasite-assassins. They are not only doing the mammals a favour by keeping them relatively tick-free; the oxpecker takes advantage of the easy meals and uses its host’s fur and dung to build a nice, comfy home.

Detailed explanation-2: -Oxpeckers and large mammals Both regularly spend time clinging to large grazing mammals such as wildebeest, rhinos and zebras. The birds pick at parasites on the mammal’s body, including ticks and blood-sucking flies. This may help keep the mammal’s parasite load under control, and the birds get an easy meal.