A University of Cambridge-led team has analyzed giant anaconda fossils from South America to deduce that these tropical snakes reached their maximum size 12.4 million years ago and have remained ...

A recent study on fossilized remains from Venezuela suggests that the giant size of these anacondas evolved around 12.4 ...

This behemoth is the largest snake ever discovered. It’s not only bigger but also very genetically distinct from its southern cousin, raising questions about biodiversity and the Amazon’s fragile ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. At roughly the length of a small school bus, anacondas are famously ...

A new species of green anaconda, also known as the giant anaconda, was discovered in the Brazilian Amazon in 2023, researchers recently announced. It’s rumoured to be among the largest in the world.