South America is home to a diverse amount of wildlife. From the Amazon rainforest to the arid deserts of Chile, South America ...

Have you ever wondered what the largest snake in North America is? Perhaps you’re interested in snake facts or curious to see ...

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Scientists have discovered the world’s biggest snake in Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest. This new species is called the Northern Green Anaconda (Eunectes akayima). It can grow up to 7.5 meters (24.6 feet) ...

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have identified a new species of giant anaconda in the Amazon, called the Northern Green Anaconda (Eunectes akayima). This massive snake measures 26 feet ...

In 2024, scientists made a staggering discovery deep in the Amazon rainforest—a previously undocumented species of giant anaconda that shattered all known size records. Named the Northern Green ...

The discovery, led by Professor Bryan Fry, involves the 20.7 feet long northern green anaconda (Eunectes akayima) in the Baihuaeri Waorani Territory.

The Eunectes akayima provides a window into the evolutionary dynamics within the Amazon basin, offering clues on how anacondas have adapted to become formidable predators in their aquatic realms. This ...

3. Green Anaconda (Eunectes murinus) – The Heaviest Snake in the World Size: Up to 30 feet (9 meters) long and weighing over 500 pounds (227 kg) Habitat: South America (Amazon Rainforest, swamps, and ...

Named the northern green anaconda (Eunectes akayima), the snake may grow over 20 feet long. This surpasses previous records for anacondas.