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Scientists Uncover How Dwarf Reedsnakes Roll to Escape
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Toho University researchers
Southeast Asia
October 2026
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Researchers discovered how dwarf reedsnakes roll to escape predators.
The snakes achieve speeds four times faster than slithering by coordinating body strokes.
They maintain head stability while the rest of the body rotates.
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