Gigantic new snake species discovered in Amazon rainforest
Scientists in the Amazon rainforest have discovered a new snake species, the northern green anaconda, potentially the world's largest. The team found a 6.3-meter female anaconda during a 10-day expedition. They also said they had heard anecdotal evidence that snakes of 7.5 meters and 500 kgs had been sighted in the area. The species, distinct from the southern green anaconda, diverged nearly 10M years ago.