CLEANER BIRDS
The birds you see
in the pictures are
cleaner birds, called ox-
peckers. These birds feed
on the parasites that live on
the hides of animals such as
rhinoceroses, elephants and zebras. For this reason, these
birds' perching on them, even on their heads does not
annoy such animals.
This partnership benefits both sides a lot. In this way, the
animals get rid of bothersome parasites and are also
warned by the birds, which screech in case of danger. In re-
turn, the birds obtain food and even hair to cover the inside
of their nests.
Allah created this mutually beneficial relationship between
animals. Allah created all these creatures along with the
creatures that meet their needs.
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