Most people assume snakes are strictly ground-dwelling reptiles. But in the forests of Southeast Asia, one species has evolved a remarkable ability that looks almost like true flight.
In this A-Z Animals video, watch the astonishing flying snake launch itself from treetops and glide through the air with surprising control. By flattening its body and undulating midair, this reptile creates lift and steers toward its target with impressive accuracy.
Learn how this unique movement works, why it evolved, and how far these snakes can actually travel in a single glide. It may not technically fly, but the illusion is so convincing it has stunned researchers and wildlife observers alike.
About the Author
Abby Parks has authored a fiction novel, theatrical plays, short stories, poems, and song lyrics. She's recorded two albums of her original songs, and is a multi-instrumentalist. She has managed a website for folk music and written articles on singer-songwriters, folk bands, and other things music-oriented. She's also a radio DJ for a folk music show.
As well as having been a pet parent to rabbits, birds, dogs, and cats, Abby loves seeking sightings of animals in the wild and has witnessed some more exotic ones such as Puffins in the Farne Islands, Southern Pudu on the island of Chiloe (Chile), Penguins in the wild, and countless wild animals in the Rocky Mountains (Big Horn Sheep, Mountain Goats, Moose, Elk, Marmots, Beavers).
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