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Observe a zebra herd on the African plains and the mutualistic relationship it shares with the oxpecker

An adult and a young plains zebra (Equus quagga).

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An adult and a young plains zebra (Equus quagga).

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Observe a zebra herd on the African plains and the mutualistic relationship it shares with the oxpecker

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