Snakes come in all shapes and sizes, but one species found deep in the Amazon can grow to truly gargantuan proportions.

Until now, only one species of green anaconda had been recognized in the Amazon. The new species, Eunectes akayima, has a 5.5% genetic difference from the familiar Vonk said, "although at first ...

However, drivers in a remote part of Brazil were shocked to discover their commute was delayed by a giant anaconda that had made its way onto the road. Luckily, a few travelers were able to stop ...

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