Python is a widely distributed species in Southeast Asia, but there are signs of population decline in all distribution areas. During 2002-20 12 and 10, the stock of this species decreased by more than 80% in some areas of the two bureaus, and the two main areas within its distribution range have been listed as extremely endangered, which is a relatively high decline ratio.
In 2002-20 12, due to the over-exploitation of various purposes, the number of pythons in the world was conservatively estimated to have decreased by at least 30%, which may be close to or exceed 50% of the decline rate during 1992-2002.
Due to the impact of habitat loss, the sharp decline of this species has not stopped. Python was listed in the Red List of Endangered Species VER by IUCN in 20 12. 3. 1- Vulnerable.
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Pythons tend to slowly climb close to their prey, quickly bite it, wrap it around their bodies, grind it into strips, and then secrete saliva to lubricate and swallow the food.
Goats, deer, muntjac, pigs and other animals with an edible weight of 10- 15 kg often eat rats, birds, reptiles and amphibians. Pythons eat a lot and can swallow animals equal to or exceeding their own weight at one time. This species has a strong digestive ability, except for the animal hair of its prey, but it can't be eaten for several months after it is full.
Pythons catch prey, big or small, and swallow it without chewing. This swallowing style of pythons mainly comes from the special structure of their jaws.
The mandible consists of two independent parts, which can move alternately. In order to eat better, the python bites its prey with its mouth wide open, and then closes its upper and lower jaws to make each jaw move alternately. If other animals attack at this time, it will immediately spit out the swallowed food and run away.
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