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Is the Dikkop the Bravest Bird in the World? | Nature

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Published May 28, 2024 at 4:00 AM CDT

The water dikkop (Burhinus vermiculatus) locates its nest close to the nest of the Nile crocodile for protection from other predators. However, Nile crocs are extremely territorial and being in such close proximity leads to some feather-raising situations.
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