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science7 months ago•4 min saved

Flying Snake Leaps and Glides Over 300 Feet, Biologist Explains

The golden flying snake (Chrysopelea ornata), native to South and Southeast Asia, has evolved the ability to leap from trees and glide over 300 feet using body flattening and undulation, allowing it to access prey and escape predators in dense forests. Its unique adaptation involves muscular control and aerodynamic body shaping, making it one of the most visually striking and remarkable gliding snakes, with evolutionary roots dating back around 20 million years.

via Forbes|

#arboreal-adaptation #biomimicry #chrysopelea

science2 years ago•3 min saved

Newly Discovered Gecko Species Unveils Biodiversity in Northern India

A new species of gliding gecko, the Mizoram parachute gecko, has been discovered in northern India. The researchers hope that the new species will highlight the underappreciated biodiversity of northern India and encourage greater efforts to document its wildlife. Geckos are one of the oldest reptile groups still alive today, and there are more than 1,200 species of gecko today, making up around a fifth of all known lizards. Flying geckos are an even more specialized bunch, and the Mizoram parachute gecko is one of 14 geckos known to take to the air.

via Phys.org|

#biodiversity #geckos #gliding