A large Black Mamba has searched in holes in a Helicopter Tree and has located a roost of Tomb Bats. Several flew off to safety but two were killed

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A large Black Mamba has searched in holes in a Helicopter Tree and has located a roost of Tomb Bats. Several flew off to safety but two were killed by the virulent toxin and swallowed

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Size: 4602px × 4600px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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