As the Katuma River dries up fishing for catfish becomes much easier for water birds like these Marabou Stork.

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As the Katuma River dries up fishing for catfish becomes much easier for water birds like these Marabou Stork. Here one not only looks out for fish but also opportunities to steal catches from others

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

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