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3.5K views · 858 reactions | Have you ever seen a snake move like this? Until recently, neither had scientists. This is the brown tree snake, an invasive species on the island of Guam. The snake's lasso-like movement is a new mode of locomotion for snakes. Previously experts had identified only four modes. The findings were published in a recent issue of the Current Biology journal. Read more environment and conservation news on mongabay.com | Mongabay.com | Facebook

Burmese Pythons slither along in a straight line called rectilinear locomotion and on flat, open ground can move approximately one mile and hour. Kamar weighed 50 lbs a few months ago, is 13 feet long and is 28 years old. He started as a pet but became too much for his owner to handle. A minimum of two staff work with him per safety protocol at BPAS. | Black Pine Animal Sanctuary

Queenslanders are being advised to watch their step as snakes slither out to lap up the warmer weather. Snake catchers have already been busy and say knowing what to do if you see a snake could save your life. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/qld #7NEWS | 7NEWS Wide Bay

3.3K views · 43 reactions | #NSFfunded researcher Bruce Jayne at the University of Cincinnati unlocks the mechanics of the rectilinear locomotion of snakes! | National Science Foundation (NSF) | Facebook