In this era of social media, “fake news,” and every effort to discredit science, essential science communication is imperative to student learning. Students need to have access to factual, accurate scientific information to help them learn basic concepts. True Facts: Snake and Lizard Tongues takes scientific communication to the next level. It offers a straight-to-the-point, humorous survey of the anatomy and physiology of reptile tongues, while also delving into their evolution.

The 10-minute YouTube video takes the viewer through a deep look into the work of Dr. Kurt Schwenk (“a good science name” according to the narrator). It examines the structure and function of lizard and snake tongues, looking at how these organisms are able to “see” and “hear” by using them. It talks about how the tongue evolved from a common ancestor but then diverged because not all organisms use it in the same manner.

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