The Predacious Water Beetle is superbly streamlined for a life of actively hunting underwater. Their back legs are adapted as paddles and they hold ai
The Predacious Water Beetle is superbly streamlined for a life of actively hunting underwater. Their back legs are adapted as paddles and they hold airmunder the elytra for breathing. They are however strong flyers to get from water point to waterpoint.
Size: 4200px × 3000px
Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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