Discovery of New Species of Snake in the Amazon Rainforest

SOURCE www.cnn.com
Scientists in the Amazon rainforest discovered a new species of snake, the northern green anaconda, rumored to be the biggest in the world. The team found anacondas measuring up to 20.7 feet long and weighing up to 1,100 pounds. The newly identified species diverged from the southern green anaconda almost 10 million years ago and differs genetically by 5.5%.

Key Points

  • Discovery of a new species of snake in the Amazon rainforest
  • Difference in genetics between the northern green anaconda and the southern green anaconda
  • Threats to the Amazon rainforest and its rare species

Pros

  • Discovery of a new species of snake, the northern green anaconda
  • Opportunity to study and understand the genetics of anacondas
  • Highlighting the importance of conservation efforts in the Amazon rainforest

Cons

  • Threats to the habitat of anacondas due to deforestation, forest fires, drought, and climate change
  • Loss of rare ecosystems due to human activities