In a message dated 2/28/2000 5:46:32 AM Eastern Standard Time, bolnathist@gn.apc.org writes: > Besides Distichodus spp., Hippos are also frequently attended by > the African Labeo spp., which are known for actually embedding > their heads in the anus of the mammals to feed on faeces! > Must be some sort of lower management ritual. now, where did you get this info???? well, i guess i shouldn't be surprised. it's like those ocean fish that hide in the sea cucumber anus (holoturians) for refuge... and our politicians are not unfamiliar with that practice either... tsuh yang chen, nyc, USA ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@listbox.com. For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, email apisto-request@listbox.com. Search http://altavista.digital.com for "Apistogramma Mailing List Archives"!