In defence of racer snakes – the demons of documentary series Planet Earth II
Thursday, November 10, 2016 - 08:31
in Earth & Climate
It's the stuff of nightmares: a rockface that comes alive with a writhing mass of snapping serpents seemingly hellbent on working together to capture and consume a defenceless young marine iguana. This jaw-dropping scene aired as part of the new series of the BBC's flagship natural history programme, Planet Earth II, and seems to have captured the imagination of millions.