12 Photos of Animals That You’d Never Expect Could Fly

2. Flying Snake – The Serpent That Soars

Snakes gliding through the air might sound like something out of a nightmare, but it’s real. The paradise tree snake, native to Southeast Asia, flattens its body and undulates midair to glide distances of over 100 feet. These airborne acrobats leap from tree to tree to hunt, escape, or explore. Scientists have studied their movements to design better-flying drones. Did you know their “flights” are so smooth that they almost seem like swimming through the sky? Talk about turning fears into fascination.