SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 15, 2026Nautilus

Here’s How Snakes Defy Gravity to Stand Up

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Snakes can stand nearly upright by raising 70 percent of their body length using targeted muscle contractions near their tail base, maintaining perfect balance through precise muscular control.

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