Barbel, Clarias gariepinus
Masses of barbel collect on mud pools as the waterholes and pans evaporate during the dry season, some will bury in the mud at the base of the pan to emerge when the rains eventually arrive months later
Size: 5300px × 3544px
Location: Hwange National Park Zimbabwe
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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