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RattleCam Reveals Prairie Rattlesnakes' Surprising Maternal Care

11/24/2025

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Story summary

RattleCam, a Colorado livestream project led by biology professor Emily Taylor, showcases prairie rattlesnakes' maternal behaviors.
The project attracted over 14,500 subscribers and 1.6 million views from 122 countries.
Viewers observed rattlesnakes caring for their young, challenging belief that snakes are solitary.
Future plans include streaming timber rattlesnakes in Pennsylvania to explore social behavior and attitudes toward these reptiles.
The study is published in Frontiers in Amphibian and Reptile Science.

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Story summary

RattleCam, a Colorado livestream project led by biology professor Emily Taylor, showcases prairie rattlesnakes' maternal behaviors.
The project attracted over 14,500 subscribers and 1.6 million views from 122 countries.
Viewers observed rattlesnakes caring for their young, challenging belief that snakes are solitary.
Future plans include streaming timber rattlesnakes in Pennsylvania to explore social behavior and attitudes toward these reptiles.
The study is published in Frontiers in Amphibian and Reptile Science.