Amazon tree boa: How this snake moves, hunts and survives in trees

Scientists are revealing how the Amazon tree boa's skin scales help it move and hunt in the rainforest. These scales have different textures on different body parts. This helps the snake grip branches and move efficiently. This adaptation is vital for its survival and role in the ecosystem. Understanding this helps conservation efforts.

Amazon tree boa: How this snake moves, hunts and survives in trees
Scientists are revealing how the Amazon tree boa's skin scales help it move and hunt in the rainforest. These scales have different textures on different body parts. This helps the snake grip branches and move efficiently. This adaptation is vital for its survival and role in the ecosystem. Understanding this helps conservation efforts.