High in the forest canopy, one genus of snake learned how to solve the problem of flight without wings. Here’s how, according ...

Astonishing flying snakes of Asia defy gravity without wings, launching from trees and flattening their bodies to glide.

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Some snake species defy expectations by effortlessly gliding through the air or swimming with remarkable agility. These fascinating reptiles, from aquatic sea kraits to airborne tree snakes like ...

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