The Marabou Stork is an accomplished fisher and does not rely on scavenging especially in the dry season as water resources shrink and hunting is easi

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The Marabou Stork is an accomplished fisher and does not rely on scavenging especially in the dry season as water resources shrink and hunting is easier, often using others to increase its rate of success.

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Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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