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Cretaceous snake had four legs

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  • #2
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 93,604 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    Slightly off topic
    http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-33625080
    Scientists in the US have measured how boa constrictors end the lives of their prey.

    The work has busted a myth that the snakes suffocate their victims.

    Researchers took measurements - including blood pressure and heart activity - from anaesthetised rats gripped by the snakes.

    This showed that the lethal grip restricted blood flow severely enough to cut off the blood flow supplying oxygen to its vital organs.


  • #3
    Adam Khor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,279 ✭✭✭Adam Khor


    I'm pretty sure I read about that years ago...:confused:


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