00:04In the sweltering savanna, the river is a vital sanctuary for the heavyset hippopotamus,
00:11but even giants have their irritations.
00:26Swollen ticks plague the hippo's tough hide.
00:30To combat this, the hippo relies on a winged ally, the red-billed oxpecker.
01:05These birds provide a mobile spa service, prying loose stubborn parasites.
01:11It's an easy feast for the oxpecker and sweet relief for the hippo.
02:05Despite sharing the river with predators like the Nile crocodile,
02:09the bird finds a safe haven atop its massive three-ton host.
02:33The opportunistic oxpecker doesn't just eat ticks.
02:36It also cleans dead tissue from wounds, helping to keep infections at bay.
03:07Cause my fingers have fallen.
03:07We're having trouble with this search for the 정확ery route.
03:07This time was about to take a few days of the boat to hunt the all over the cayenne stars.
03:07That's why we're not far from as good as you can.
03:17But harmony isn't guaranteed.
03:20Nearby baboons are far less receptive to these old birds, and when a primate gets too close
03:26to the water, the hippo's formidable jaws send a clear warning.
03:39Through cooperation and strict boundaries, these creatures navigate their shared world.
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