Dwarf reedsnake rolling rapidly on the ground

Dwarf reedsnakes use coordinated body movements to roll rapidly for escape

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Researchers studied dwarf reedsnakes and discovered they escape predators by rolling rapidly along the ground. Multi-angle video analyses revealed that these snakes coordinate their body movements to keep their heads stable and facing forward while their bodies rotate during the roll.

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