r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/pichipichipoco • 6d ago

Crows plucking ticks off wallabies like they're fat juicy grapes off the vine Video

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u/AlternativeDrop9408 6d ago

Wouldn’t that type of tick removal leave the ticks head imbedded in the animal..if that’s an issue? Just curious.

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u/harlequin018 6d ago

Yes, mandibles can remain in the skin and the wound can get infected. Also, the crow isn't wearing gloves or using antiseptic. Tisk tick.