The Advantages of Live Birth

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There's different kinds of egg laying and live birth. The eggs are really good because you've got this climate controlled little spot. But the live birth, they're ready to go. So that would probably be a big benefit. They can outrun whatever. Daniel Love-a-ner-us: Which is the most awesome adaptation?

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This shorter, kid-safe edit of the classic Herpetology episode features frilly gills, frog tornadoes, legless lizards, and reasons to appreciate snakes. Also, why you shouldn’t kiss one. Dr. David Steen is a beloved herpetologist and wildlife conservationist and his answers are full of facts and flim-flam busters.

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