Dwarf Reed Snakes Use Cartwheeling to Escape at 12 Feet Per Second
Scientists studying dwarf reed snakes in Southeast Asia discovered these snakes use rapid cartwheeling to evade predators. They can reach speeds between 5.6 and 12.1 feet per second with this unusual locomotion method. The research highlights diverse escape strategies in small reptiles and encourages further study on the mechanics and energy expenditure of this unique movement.
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