The shoebill, also known as the whalebill, is a high-speed, solitary predator. It preys on fish, amphibians, snakes, and even young crocodiles, thanks to its remarkable ability to remain hidden.

(The Root) — The same documentary team that brought you Life, the Discovery Channel’s natural-history series, is back with a seven-part series called Africa, which exposes the continent’s never-before ...

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