Cape Pangolin, Smutsia temminickii


The Cape Pangolin is predominantly nocturnal in habit and no where common and so it is a rare sight in the bush despite its wide distribution


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Location: Matusadona National Park, Zimbabwe
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
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