A column of Matabele or Hissing Ants has made a raid on a termite colony and return to their bivouac with their prey. They are formidable predators
A column of Matabele or Hissing Ants has made a raid on a termite colony and return to their bivouac with their prey. They are formidable and voracious predators.
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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