A team of scientists has discovered a new species of green anaconda in the Amazon rain forest.
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Prof. Freek Vonk has recorded a video of a 26-feet-long green anaconda, believed to be the biggest snake in the world.pic.twitter.com/OpYebSUGAT
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:51pm on 24 Feb 2024,Saturday Science
Scientists uncover a new species of snake, potentially the largest in the world, in the Amazon rainforest. The northern green anaconda, measuring up to 6.3 meters (20.7 feet) long, was found during an expedition in Ecuador's Baihuaeri Waorani Territory. The discovery, made while filming for National Geographic, sheds light on the biodiversity of the region. Researchers highlight the importance of conservation efforts amid threats such as deforestation and climate change. The findings, published in MDPI Diversity, reveal the genetic divergence of the northern green anaconda from its southern counterpart, dating back nearly 10 million years.
