More than 4,000 snake species have thrived on Earth for 100 million years.
In short: Explore the diverse world of snakes with insights from Natural History Museum researchers. This video covers their global distribution, unique movement, sensory capabilities, and the dual nature of their venom as both a threat and a potential medical resource.
Snakes are a remarkably successful group of reptiles, with over 4,000 distinct species inhabiting nearly every corner of the globe. Their evolutionary history spans approximately 100 million years, during which they have developed specialized ways to navigate their environments and interact with other organisms.
The video features expertise from a team of museum scientists, including Taylor West, David Gower, Patrick Campbell, Marion Segall, and Jeff Streicher. They discuss the biological extremes of the snake world, ranging from the smallest to the largest species, while highlighting the complex physiological mechanisms that allow these animals to survive and thrive.
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