A Black mamba has been discovered by the Hyrax it was trying to hunt. Without the element of surprise, the deadly snake moves away to try again later.


A Black mamba has been discovered by the Hyrax it was trying to hunt. Without the element of surprise, the deadly snake moves away to try again later. Mambas are primarily diurnal hunter.


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