A large Crocodile snatches up a big catfish from the murky waters of the shrinking Katuma River. Sensitive glands on the jaw allow quick reactions

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A large Crocodile snatches up a big catfish from the murky waters of the shrinking Katuma River. Sensitive glands on the jaw allow the reptile to sense when prey is close to hand

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Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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