Burmese pythons have a wild new superpower—scientists just found specialized cells in their guts that let them fully digest entire skeletons, bones and all. These snakes don’t just swallow prey whole; they dissolve every last bit of it.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just a cool snake fact—it could have real-world implications. Understanding how these cells work might help researchers develop better treatments for human bone disorders or even improve nutrient absorption in medical cases. Plus, it’s a reminder of how much we still don’t know about even the most well-studied animals. Nature’s full of surprises.