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The video explores how snakes, particularly brown tree snakes, climb trees and other challenging surfaces. It highlights a study from 2021 that tested these snakes' ability to climb smooth poles, revealing that while this method is not the most efficient, snakes are resourceful and can adapt their climbing techniques. The video also discusses alternative climbing methods like inch worming, showcasing the snakes' versatility.

How do some snakes manage to climb trees effectively?

• By using suction cups on their bodies

• By jumping from branch to branch

• By flying short distances

• By using their tails to loop around the tree

What did the 2021 study reveal about brown tree snakes?

• They can climb smooth poles easily

• They prefer to stay on the ground

• They can fly short distances

• They struggle with climbing smooth surfaces

What was the speed of the brown tree snakes when climbing smooth poles?

• 0.4 centimeters per second

• 1.0 centimeters per second

• 2.0 centimeters per second

• 0.8 centimeters per second

Before the study, how did researchers believe snakes climbed trees?

• By inchworming along

• By jumping from branch to branch

• By using their wings

• By using sticky pads

What new insight did the study provide about snakes?

• They are less resourceful than thought

• They are more resourceful than previously believed

• They cannot climb trees at all

• They can only climb using inchworming