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07-FEB-2008 Dr. Joshua Ong

Giraffe Being Groomed by Oxpecker

Tarangire National Park

This represents a classic symbiotic relationship between the host and oxpecker or tickbird. The oxpecker is fed while the host animal gets pest control. This small bird provides another invaluable service by alerting the host animal of approaching predators with a shrill cry.

Canon EOS-1D Mark III ,Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM
1/200s f/11.0 at 700.0mm iso400 1.4X TC hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time07-Feb-2008 21:46:53
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS-1D Mark III
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length700 mm
Exposure Time1/200 sec
Aperturef/11
ISO Equivalent400
Exposure Bias0.67
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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GeneWard02-Mar-2008 05:00
very nice shot