A Black-necked Spitting Cobra has attempted to sneak up on a family of Bush Hyrax but the ever alert sentry has warned the rest and they scattered
A Black-necked Spitting Cobra has attempted to sneak up on a family of Bush Hyrax but the ever alert sentry has warned the rest and they have scattered to safety. Hyrax are preyed upon by many predators so vigilience is vital.
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Location: Ruaha NationalPark, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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