Northern White-crowned Shrikes are co-operative breeders. This means that the extended family all help to raise the next generation.

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Northern White-crowned Shrikes are co-operative breeders. This means that the extended family all help to raise the next generation. Here chicks call to the adults begging for food.

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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