The Black Mamba is an active diurnal hunter of birds, mammals and other reptiles. Here one is searching for baby Hyrax in the koppie they use


The Black Mamba is an active diurnal hunter of birds, mammals and other reptiles. Here one is searching for baby Hyrax in the koppie they use for shelter. The flickering tongue searches for scent


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