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January 2021 PMID 33434490

Lasso locomotion expands the climbing repertoire of snakes.

Julie A Savidge, Thomas F Seibert, Martin Kastner, Bruce C Jayne

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Peak: 26 in Jan 2021
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What people are saying

Several posts highlight the significance of the discovery, such as references to the 'new climbing method' and 'expanded repertoire,' indicating excitement about the animal's behavioral innovations. Their tone, emphasizing the novelty and relevance, underscores a shared interest in how this research broadens our understanding of snake locomotion and ecological adaptation.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts express support or positive acknowledgment of the study, referencing its significance and novelty. Examples include phrases like 'Lasso locomotion expands the climbing repertoire of snakes' as a notable advancement supported by multiple sources

InterestHigh interest

Discussions demonstrate curiosity and enthusiasm for the new movement mode in snakes, with mentions of 'interesting video abstract' and 'new climbing method.' The use of hashtags and references indicate they find the topic relevant and engaging.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many discussions go beyond mere acknowledgment, including references to related topics like biomechanics and ecological implications, which show a deeper engagement with the article's content.

ImpactModerate impact

The posts suggest the research has the potential for meaningful impact in understanding animal movement and ecological dynamics, though some focus on its novelty rather than broad societal implications, supporting a moderate to low impact perception.

Abstract in brief

  • Lasso locomotion is a newly discovered movement mode in snakes, specifically observed in the brown treesnake, that enables it to climb much larger smooth cylinders than previously possible.
  • This behavior shows that animal movement is not solely determined by physical form, as behavioral innovations can expand their capabilities.
  • The ability to climb larger smooth surfaces may help the snake access new resources and could play a role in its invasiveness and ecological success.]
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شرف السفياني
@sharafalsofiani · X

يكتشف العلماء وضعًا جديدًا غريبًا لتحرك الثعابين . شوهدت ثعابين الأشجار البنية في جزيرة غوام وهي تتسلق الأعمدة عن طريق ربط أجسادها بأشكال لاسو ، وهو نوع من حركة الثعابين التي لم يتم توثيقها من قبل. وهذه "الحركة اللاصقة" هي عملية بطيئة وشاقة. https://t.co/TrYBhiIVuU https://t.co/MI8NWyX6nw

Jan 11, 2021 · 26 likes · 3 shares · 24,288 followers View post →
Apuntes de ciencia
@ApuntesCiencia · X

El artículo es Lasso locomotion expands the climbing repertoire of snakes, J.A. Savidge et. al., Current Biology, vol 31, issue 1, 11 enero 2021 https://t.co/M784JMn7Cg

Jan 12, 2021 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 211,955 followers View post →
Dr. Eva Herbst
@EvaCHerbst · X

Lasso locomotion expands the climbing repertoire of snakes

Jan 13, 2021 · 10 likes · 5 shares · 1,326 followers View post →
Biomechanics On Our Minds Podcast (BOOM)
@BiomechanicsOOM · X

Jan 29, 2021 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 2,767 followers View post →
SerpInFormes
@SerpInFormes · X

Esse estudo foi publicado no início de 2021 por biólogos da CSU (Colorado State University) e da UC (University of Cincinnati). . Link: https://t.co/4vfOVzc9RP

Jan 27, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 12,160 followers View post →
Yutaro UEOKA/上岡雄太郎
@ytr_Ue · X

Lasso locomotion expands the climbing repertoire of snakes https://t.co/5ypsUwQXgG ヘビの新しい円柱の登り方（投げ縄運動と命名）を見つけたらしい。これだと大きくてつるつるな柱でも登れるらしい。 これぞcurrent biologyって感じで好きですねぇ〜

Jan 13, 2021 · 2 likes · 322 followers View post →

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KSSL FKH UGM
@kssl_fkhugm · X

Savidge, J. A., Seibert, T. F., Kastner, M., & Jayne, B. C. (2021). Lasso locomotion expands the climbing repertoire of snakes. Current Biology, 31(1), R7-R8.

Mar 5, 2025 · 1 like · 83 followers View post →
Klinger Neves
@Kli_Nev · X

RT @SerpInFormes: Esse estudo foi publicado no início de 2021 por biólogos da CSU (Colorado State University) e da UC (University of Cincin…

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Nidéwãna
@nidewana · X

RT @SerpInFormes: Esse estudo foi publicado no início de 2021 por biólogos da CSU (Colorado State University) e da UC (University of Cincin…

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SerpInFormes
@SerpInFormes · X

Esse estudo foi publicado no início de 2021 por biólogos da CSU (Colorado State University) e da UC (University of Cincinnati). . Link: https://t.co/4vfOVzc9RP

Jan 27, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 12,160 followers View post →
なげなわぐも
@anhebonia · X

足がかりになる突起が無い滑らかな柱を登ってしまう、すごいヘビがいる Lasso locomotion expands the climbing repertoire of snakes　https://t.co/BoabOmgABb https://t.co/Wm0paMgPdt

May 22, 2021 · 1,358 followers View post →
M.
@MingBlueTeaCup · X

Lasso locomotion expands the climbing repertoire of snakes https://t.co/w4IzOaSA4Q

Feb 14, 2021 · 1,161 followers View post →
CUBoulderIPHY
@CUBoulderIPHY · X

RT @BiomechanicsOOM:

Jan 29, 2021 · 2 shares · 379 followers View post →
Advancing Women in Biomechanics
@AWBiomechanics · X

RT @BiomechanicsOOM:

Jan 29, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,274 followers View post →
Biomechanics On Our Minds Podcast (BOOM)
@BiomechanicsOOM · X

Jan 29, 2021 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 2,767 followers View post →
AnonRere
@AnonRere · X

Lasso locomotion expands the climbing repertoire of snakes https://t.co/EwAKaUEWN1 #biology #cell

Jan 20, 2021 · 2,218 followers View post →
Nao Ota
@naoota1 · X

ヘビの新しい木登り方法 Lasso locomotion expands the climbing repertoire of snakes https://t.co/J3iFCpJtk1

Jan 15, 2021 · 114 followers View post →
Fernanda Magalhães
@fmsilva1984 · X

Lasso locomotion expands the climbing repertoire of snakes https://t.co/77gy8nuzUt

Jan 14, 2021 · 1 like · 333 followers View post →
Kawai_Yusuke
@fiddler_K · X

元論文　Video abstractもあり/Lasso locomotion expands the climbing repertoire of snakes https://t.co/LsLAEUjimG

Jan 14, 2021 · 350 followers View post →
Jente Ottenburghs | Avian Hybrids
@Jente_O · X

Lasso locomotion expands the climbing repertoire of snakes | Current Biology https://t.co/UpdzpqGxas

Jan 13, 2021 · 4,045 followers View post →
Yutaro UEOKA/上岡雄太郎
@ytr_Ue · X

Lasso locomotion expands the climbing repertoire of snakes https://t.co/5ypsUwQXgG ヘビの新しい円柱の登り方（投げ縄運動と命名）を見つけたらしい。これだと大きくてつるつるな柱でも登れるらしい。 これぞcurrent biologyって感じで好きですねぇ〜

Jan 13, 2021 · 2 likes · 322 followers View post →
Andrew Cuff
@AndrewRCuff · X

RT @EvaCHerbst: Lasso locomotion expands the climbing repertoire of snakes

Jan 13, 2021 · 5 shares · 1,186 followers View post →
Dr David Hocking
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RT @EvaCHerbst: Lasso locomotion expands the climbing repertoire of snakes

Jan 13, 2021 · 5 shares · 1,483 followers View post →
Alexandra Houssaye
@HoussayeCnrs · X

RT @EvaCHerbst: Lasso locomotion expands the climbing repertoire of snakes

Jan 13, 2021 · 5 shares · 701 followers View post →
Professor John R. Hutchinson
@JohnRHutchinson · X

RT @EvaCHerbst: Lasso locomotion expands the climbing repertoire of snakes

Jan 13, 2021 · 5 shares · 14,067 followers View post →
Dr. Eva Herbst
@EvaCHerbst · X

Lasso locomotion expands the climbing repertoire of snakes

Jan 13, 2021 · 10 likes · 5 shares · 1,326 followers View post →
Ricardo TorresCerv
@balamcoatl · X

RT @ApuntesCiencia: El artículo es Lasso locomotion expands the climbing repertoire of snakes, J.A. Savidge et. al., Current Biology, vol 3…

Jan 12, 2021 · 4 shares · 2,068 followers View post →
Dr Kevin Purcell @kevinpurcell.bsky.social
@kevinpurcell · X

The video abstract for the paper on Lasso Locomotion in Brown treesnakes is interesting. Also includes examples of accordion tree climbing (which comes in a variety of modes depending on the cylinder diameter). https://t.co/DqA63Ophqk Paper: https://t.co/LXTesq9ZtC

Jan 12, 2021 · 1,500 followers View post →
Naturaleza GTO
@NaturaGto · X

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Jan 12, 2021 · 4 shares · 555 followers View post →
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@EnSabados · X

RT @ApuntesCiencia: El artículo es Lasso locomotion expands the climbing repertoire of snakes, J.A. Savidge et. al., Current Biology, vol 3…

Jan 12, 2021 · 4 shares · 334 followers View post →
Juan Carlos Gil
@Ooxine · X

RT @ApuntesCiencia: El artículo es Lasso locomotion expands the climbing repertoire of snakes, J.A. Savidge et. al., Current Biology, vol 3…

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RT @sharafalsofiani: يكتشف العلماء وضعًا جديدًا غريبًا لتحرك الثعابين . شوهدت ثعابين الأشجار البنية في جزيرة غوام وهي تتسلق الأعمدة عن طريق…

Jan 12, 2021 · 3 shares · 18 followers View post →
ehehe_he
@ehehe__he · X

Lasso locomotion expands the climbing repertoire of snakes: Current Biology https://t.co/aGuOO0rC0O

Jan 12, 2021 · 674 followers View post →
Apuntes de ciencia
@ApuntesCiencia · X

El artículo es Lasso locomotion expands the climbing repertoire of snakes, J.A. Savidge et. al., Current Biology, vol 31, issue 1, 11 enero 2021 https://t.co/M784JMn7Cg

Jan 12, 2021 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 211,955 followers View post →
صالح الشيخي
@SAL1087 · X

RT @sharafalsofiani: يكتشف العلماء وضعًا جديدًا غريبًا لتحرك الثعابين . شوهدت ثعابين الأشجار البنية في جزيرة غوام وهي تتسلق الأعمدة عن طريق…

Jan 11, 2021 · 3 shares View post →
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@Lenovo45815745 · X

RT @sharafalsofiani: يكتشف العلماء وضعًا جديدًا غريبًا لتحرك الثعابين . شوهدت ثعابين الأشجار البنية في جزيرة غوام وهي تتسلق الأعمدة عن طريق…

Jan 11, 2021 · 3 shares · 33 followers View post →
شرف السفياني
@sharafalsofiani · X

يكتشف العلماء وضعًا جديدًا غريبًا لتحرك الثعابين . شوهدت ثعابين الأشجار البنية في جزيرة غوام وهي تتسلق الأعمدة عن طريق ربط أجسادها بأشكال لاسو ، وهو نوع من حركة الثعابين التي لم يتم توثيقها من قبل. وهذه "الحركة اللاصقة" هي عملية بطيئة وشاقة. https://t.co/TrYBhiIVuU https://t.co/MI8NWyX6nw

Jan 11, 2021 · 26 likes · 3 shares · 24,288 followers View post →
Marcel Uhrin
@MarcelUhrin · X

Lasso #locomotion expands the climbing repertoire of #snakes https://t.co/6OjnlPr7vC

Jan 11, 2021 · 67 followers View post →