The Green-backed Night Heron is one of the small members of the heron family. They are shy and stealthy hunters of fish and have been seen using lures

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The Green-backed Night Heron is one of the smaller members of the heron family. They are shy and stealthy hunters of fish and have been recorded using lures to attract prey. A confirmed case of the use of tools.

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