Meet the little bird that cleans crocodile's teeth

The Egyptian Plover is famously known as the “crocodile bird.”

This mutual relationship benefits both—clean teeth for the croc, food for the bird.

It has striking black, white, and orange feathers, making it easily recognizable.

It’s believed to pick leftover meat from between a crocodile’s teeth.

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The bird is native to sub-Saharan Africa and often found near rivers.

Egyptian Plovers lay their eggs in warm sand instead of building nests.

Despite the legend, scientific proof of the cleaning behavior is limited.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from NASA.