Flying snakes, belonging to the genus Chrysopelea, can glide up to 30 meters between trees in South and Southeast Asia. These ...

The secret behind a snake’s gliding ability lies in its body structure and movement. When a flying snake decides to glide, it ...

Flying snake is a misnomer, since, barring a strong updraft, these animals can’t actually gain altitude. They’re gliders, using the speed of free fall and contortions of their bodies to catch ...

“I am very attracted to things that seem like they shouldn't work,” he said. Socha’s work revealed that during gliding, the snake’s body shape transforms: normally vaguely circular in cross-section, ...