A buffalo grazing close to a white egret in a grassy field.

While many might assume that the birds are a constant annoyance to the majestic buffalo who carry them across the plains of Kenya, they would only be half right.

A classic alliance in the animal kingdom is often seen in the African Buffalos. Birds often sit on the back of buffaloes, pecking in open wounds, picking vermin from the host's fur, and even looking deep into their ears and noses for food - typically a win-win situation for both.

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Map showing location of “So, you're still ok for this?” in Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

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