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Which Animal Has the Most Bones?
A Shocking Discovery About Snakes
In a groundbreaking revelation, scientists have discovered that snakes possess a remarkable number of bones - more so than any other animal species. The humble sturgeon, a type of fish, holds the record for having 2750 bones in its body. However, snakes are estimated to have even more bones, with a python boasting an astonishing 600 vertebrae, which translates to approximately 1800 bones.
Additional Bone-Related Facts
The animal with the highest bone density is the common mole, with a density up to 100 times that of humans. The blue whale, the heaviest animal on the planet, also possesses the largest skeleton on Earth, weighing a staggering 190 tonnes.
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