Snake's Failed Attempt to Eat Porcupine Captured in Israel Photo

A non-venomous black snake in Israel attempted to eat a porcupine but ended up dying along with its spiky prey. The snake's attempt to rid itself of the porcupine failed due to the one-way direction of the quills, resulting in both animals perishing. The incident occurred near a dog park in the community of Shoham, and an ecologist suggested that the snake realized its mistake too late. Israel is home to 41 snake species and three species of porcupines.