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Here’s how flying snakes stay aloft

Scientists captured the undulating motion of paradise tree snakes gliding from tree to tree

Paradise tree snake

Paradise tree snakes undulate their bodies as they glide through the sky to keep from tumbling, scientists report.

Jake Socha

By Emily Conover

- More than 2 years ago

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