How do snakes like boa constrictors breathe with a mouthful of food? Scientists have the answer - ABC News

Ever wondered how some snakes manage to squeeze their prey to death and push it past their own lungs without suffocating themselves in the process? Read on.

If you've ever choked on a big mouthful of food, you might have some insight into the challenges of feasting and breathing simultaneously. Key points:

• Researchers used X-ray, videography, a… [+6079 chars]
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