garter snake

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Recent Examples on the Web The researchers tested 18 African ball pythons, a solitary snake species, and 36 eastern garter snakes, which are known to be more social. Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024 For the first time, researchers — employing an innovative twist on the mirror test — have found evidence that garter snakes can distinguish themselves from others, using not sight but scent. Asher Elbein, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024 The scientists suggest the garter snakes recognized themselves and were intrigued by the unexpected change in their smell. Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024 Pests and wildlife have at times infiltrated its campuses, including an incident where a garter snake entered a Boulder building. Cat Zakrzewski, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for garter snake 

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