Why do lizards and snakes stick their tongues out?

  • Lizards
  • Snakes
  • Jacobson's organ
  • Senses
  • Predators
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Lizards and snakes stick their tongues out to collect scent particles from the air and transfer them to their Jacobson's organ, which helps them detect prey, predators, and potential mates.

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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacobson's_organ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake#Senses
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