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Title: |
Lame cattle egret uses white rhino as 'vehicle' |
Author(s): |
Rosenberg, K.; Cumming, C. |
Year published: |
2000 |
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CCA Ecological Journal |
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2 |
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195 |
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Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
Ecology - Interspecific Relations
White Rhino
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In mid-June, a Cattle Egret with an injured leg distinguished from others by its distinct limp - was frequently seen in association with a group of White Rhino in an open area. The egret was seen to perch and ride on the back of a female rhino and its calf, having seemingly adapted its behaviour... |
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