Do snakes have legs? | Surprising Science

Have you ever wondered how snakes move without legs or whether they used to have them in the past?

These legless reptiles are known for their ability to slither but could you imagine them walking? Museum scientist Marco Camaiti delves into the evolutionary history of snakes and answers the question that we might not have thought to ask: Do snakes have legs?

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