22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Stripes and Symbiosis
A Yellow-billed oxpecker peeks over the mane of a zebra, showcasing their mutualistic relationship. The oxpecker feeds on ticks and parasites, while the zebra benefits from grooming and early warnings of potential predators.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 10.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2024 |
| Photo Location: | Maasai Mara, Kenya |
| Camera: | ILCE-7RM5 |
| Copyright: | © Lakshitha Karunarathna |