Watch bizarre snake 'cartwheel' away from danger at more than 12 feet per second
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“Researchers have captured footage of dwarf reed snakes performing a remarkable rolling maneuver to escape threats. The snakes can reach speeds of over 12 feet per second while cartwheeling away from danger.”
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