White-headed Buffalo-Weaver have built an extensive maze of thorn sticks and branches in a baobab tree. This barrier helps deter predators

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White-headed Buffalo-Weaver have built an extensive maze of thorn sticks and branches in a baobab tree. This barrier helps deter predators from reaching the nests situated near the end of the branch

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Size: 6200px × 4148px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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