Scientists discover Burmese pythons have never-before-seen cells that help them digest entire skeletons

Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 16:52 in Biology & Nature

Specialized cells in the intestinal lining of Burmese pythons allows them to completely absorb the skeletons of their prey.

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