JOURNAL ARTICLE

How anacondas perform a weird, twisting lunge.

  • Published In: New Scientist, 2023, v. 258, n. 3435. P. 22 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Padavic-Callaghan, Karmela 3 of 3

Abstract

Computer simulations that took into account the gravity and friction the snake must overcome showed that the ratio of a snake's weight to the strength of its muscles must be just right for the S-start to be possible. YELLOW anacondas are able to leap into an S-shape to escape danger. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Scientist. 2023/04, Vol. 258, Issue 3435, p22
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Zoology
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0262-4079
  • Accession Number:163175256
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