The red-billed oxpecker, called “Askari wa kifaru” or the rhino's guard in Swahili, alerts black rhinos to nearby humans and may have developed the behavior to protect food sources existing on rhinos’ ...

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In sub-Saharan Africa, red-billed oxpeckers feed on the parasites of rhinos and more than 20 other species of mammal. Now, new research suggests the birds may also serve as sentinels that help rhinos ...

If you’re a rhino of any kind, then you’d probably always want to keep your distance from humans. Rhinos have a long history of being prime targets for animal poaching because of their valuable facial ...

In Swahili, red-billed oxpeckers are called Askari wa kifaru, or 'the rhino's guard.' Now, an article suggests that this indigenous name rings true: red-billed oxpeckers may behave like sentinels, ...

Red-billed oxpeckers hitching rides on the backs of black rhinos are a common sight in the African bush. The birds are best known for feeding from lesions full of ticks or other parasites on a rhino’s ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Rhinos are massive, gorgeous, creatures with very few natural ...

In the Swahili language, the red-billed oxpecker bird is called Askari wa kifaru, which translates to "the rhino's guard." Scientists have now figured out exactly how the bird stands guard — ...