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• University of Texas at El Paso Scientists Use Robotic Snake to Prove Rattlesnake Warning Signals Trigger Innate, Evolved Fear in Coexisting Species

  Published: Mar 13, 2026

  Section: Research

  A groundbreaking study using a 3D-printed robotic rattlesnake has revealed that the iconic rattle is an evolved deterrent that triggers instinctive avoidance in animals. Researcher...