A large Black mamba has searched in holes in a Helicopter Tree and has located a roost of Tomb Bats. Several flew off to safety but two were killed
A large Black mamba has searched in holes in a Helicopter Tree and has located a roost of Tomb Bats. Several flew off to safety but two were killed by the virulent toxin and swallowed
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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