In the vast kingdom of snakes, few species are as uniquely adapted—or as mesmerizing—as the sidewinder rattlesnake. Known for its distinctive, sideways undulating movement that allows it to glide ...

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University who develop snake-like robots have picked up a few tricks from real sidewinder rattlesnakes on how to make rapid and even sharp turns with their undulating, ...

Known for their unusual, sidewinding crawl across shifting desert sands, sidewinder rattlesnakes are truly one of nature’s most fascinating reptiles. But beyond their unique way of moving, these ...