The Secret of a Snake's Slither

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Mathematicians uncover the hidden patterns and movements that snakes use to move without legs.

June 9, 2009

Snake locomotion may seem simple compared to walking or galloping. But in reality, it's no easy task to move without legs. Previous research has assumed that snakes move by pushing off of rocks and debris around them. But a study published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences says that it's all in their design--specifically, their scales.

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