t seems almost backwards when you think about it, a snake can swallow prey whole and strike with lethal venom, yet there's a whole category of birds out there that hunt snakes as a regular part of their diet, sometimes going after cobras and vipers without a second thought. Evolution has handed a surprising number of species the tools to pull this off, thick scales that shrug off fangs, stomach acid strong enough to dissolve venom, or simply the speed and precision to strike first. Here's a look at some of the most capable snake hunters in the bird world, and how they actually manage to win that fight.from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/Y6DkPwF
