Flying Snakes Can Glide 330 Feet In Air
Snakes Use Maneuver To Chase Prey
POSTED: Monday, August 12, 2002
UPDATED: 11:28 am EDT August 13,
2002
A group of Singaporean tree snakes were filmed by researchers flying more than 300 feet and actually navigating their way through trees, according to a Local 6 News report.
The snakes are able to spring off branches and fly in the air for two or more seconds at a time. They can also glide for more 330 feet in the air and make 90-degree turns in mid flight.
The maneuver allows them to quickly leap between trees, chase aerial prey and avoid predators.
A Chicago researcher said the snakes stay airborne by swimming through the air.
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