Unlike other mamba species, which are typically tree-dwellers, the #BlackMamba (named for the inside of its inky-black mouth) is usually on ground in any number of terrain types across its large range in Africa. Blessed with highly toxic venom, it reaches lengths of 4.5 meters, and can pursue prey at speeds up to 11 km/h. 😱 It has highly-developed sight and often strikes repeatedly in rapid fashion from a shockingly far distance. Unsurprisingly, it's a none-threatened species. #toothandclaw