As we explore this incredible discovery, we’ll delve into why these giant snakes have made themselves at home in Florida, what their presence means for native wildlife ... and abundant prey species ...

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In 2024, scientists made a staggering discovery deep in the Amazon rainforest—a previously undocumented species of giant anaconda that shattered ... the study revealed that the Northern Green Anaconda ...

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This massive snake was known as the Titanoboa cerrejonensis. It was an ancient giant that ruled the neotropical rainforests of South America millions of years ago. It wasn’t a fire-breathing ...