The African Giant Shrew was feeding on a large mantid in the leaf litter. The most widespread of Africa's many shrews species they are highly variable

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The African Giant Shrew was feeding on a large mantid in the leaf litter. The most widespread of Africa's many shrews species they are highly variable is size and colouration depending on the habitat.

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Location: Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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