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Snake That Flies Without Wings How It Glides Across Forest Gaps

Science
Published on 27 April 2026
Snake That Flies Without Wings How It Glides Across Forest Gaps

Its whole body turns into a wing

Flying snakes in the Chrysopelea genus can glide impressively by flattening their bodies into a streamlined shape. Rather than using wings, they create lift and glide horizontally, using their entire body as an aerodynamic “wing.” The ability helps them move tree to tree, avoid predators, and forage in dense forests.

  • Chrysopelea snakes glide by flattening their bodies
  • They generate lift and move horizontally without wings
  • Gliding helps them travel between trees safely
  • It also supports predator evasion and foraging
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