A Frequent Flyer? (1 of 2) (IMAGE)

American Institute of Physics

A Frequent Flyer? (1 of 2)

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The flattened shape of a flying snake in flight allows it to get lift from little whirls of wind (vortices) around it.

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Copyright: Jake Socha

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