The image depicts the green anaconda is known for years as the world’s largest snake with a head comparable to that of a human. Recently discovered in the Brazilian Amazon, this green anaconda appeared monstrous in size.
The snake was stumbled upon during the filming of scenes for a Disney series on the National Geographic Channel. A team from the University of Queensland in Australia made the discovery. Sadly, the snake is no longer alive.
The circumstances surrounding the snake’s demise raise questions. Researchers suspect foul play, attributing the snake’s death to gunshot wounds inflicted by local hunters. The British news outlet Daily Mail reported the snake’s recovery from a village in the Brazilian Amazon on March 24.
This snake is resembling a car tire in girth and it is measured a staggering twenty-six feet in length and weighed 440 pounds. Its head was of human proportions. An investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of death.
The snake’s passing was officially confirmed via Instagram. The researcher who encountered the snake while swimming expressed profound sadness and sorrow in an official statement. This loss is considered a significant blow to biodiversity, given the rarity of such snakes.
The green anaconda held the title of the world’s largest snake and it is surpassing its predecessors by a substantial margin. Previous records indicated anacondas weighing up to 227 pounds. The demise of this green anaconda serves as yet another tragic reminder of the threats faced by these magnificent creatures.
