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Snake Giving Birth

Snake Giving Birth
Most snakes hatch from eggs that have been laid outside the mother’s body, but among some snake species, females bear live young, as shown here. This method of reproduction may be beneficial to snakes that live in cold climates, because the pregnant female can bask in the sun to keep her developing offspring warm.
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