Parotomys brantsii Kagalagadi TransFrontier Park

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The distinctive call of Brandt's Whistling rat is amplified by the burrow entrance making it an effective early warning signal to others in the vicinity.

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Size: 5300px × 3544px
Location: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, R360, Upington, Northern Cape, South Africa
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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