Doctors of Animal Kingdom

04 July,2024

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These small fish provide cleaning services to larger fish by eating parasites and dead tissue off their skin.

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Cleaner Wrasse: 

Also known as the "crocodile bird," it is famous for cleaning the teeth of crocodiles by picking out food debris.

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Egyptian Plover: 

These birds feed on ticks and other parasites found on large mammals like buffalo, giraffes, and rhinos.

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Oxpecker:

These fish attach themselves to larger marine animals, like sharks, and eat parasites and leftover food particles, helping to keep their hosts clean.

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Remora:

By feeding on and burying dung, they help decompose waste and recycle nutrients back into the soil, which is beneficial for the ecosystem.

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Dung Beetle:

 While their feeding on blood can be harmful, their saliva contains an anticoagulant called "draculin" that has potential medical applications for preventing blood clots.

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Vampire Bat:

Known for their role in pollination, which is crucial for the reproduction of many plants and the production of fruits and vegetables.

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Honeybee:

By feeding on carrion (dead animals), they help clean up the environment and prevent the spread of disease.

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Bald Eagle:

Many bat species act as natural pest control by consuming large quantities of insects, including those that can damage crops or spread diseases.

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Bats:

These creatures aerate the soil and break down organic matter, enriching the soil and promoting healthy plant growth.

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Earthworms: