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April 02, 2026 at 02:00 PM
How Do Snakes 'Stand' Upright Nearly Stick-Straight? New Research Points to How They Pull Off the Gravity-Defying Feat
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
New research reveals how snakes achieve their gravity-defying upright posture by concentrating muscle activity at their base, enabling them to cross gaps between branches.
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