The Mauritian Tomb Bat is a fast flying hunter of moths and other flying insects. During the day they normally roost in holes in small colonies.

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The Mauritian Tomb Bat is a fast flying hunter of moths and other flying insects. During the day they normally roost in holes in small colonies. This lucky one had been scared out of its roost when it was discovered by a Black Mamba

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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