Saturday, January 16, 2021

Snakes Now Using Lasso Locomotion to Climb

As if snakes weren't already eerie enough and sneaky to boot, along with four other means of locomotion, scientists have now discovered another form of movement known as lasso locomotion.  The brown snake in Guam was discovered using this when scientists put Micronesian starling nests on poles to prevent snakes from attacking them.  To their surprise, the snakes WERE able to climb the poles.  Read the full article here to learn more about these unique and slithery creatures. 

Alice Rings

Stranger than the story Alice in Wonderland, Alice Rings, named after the main character, have been observed in the world of physics.  This ...