Scientists Discover Anaconda Known as the Most Sacred Largest Snake in the World

Scientists Discover Anaconda Snake Known as the Largest Sacred Snake in the World

Dream - The northern green anaconda, known as Eunectes akayima in scientific language, was recently discovered by scientists. This reptile is recognized by scientists as the largest snake in the world. So, what is the story behind this discovery?

Scientists Discover Anaconda Known as the Most Sacred Largest Snake in the World

The following is the translation of the given 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "The scientists who discovered this anaconda are from Australia and conducted research in the Amazon forest in Ecuador. They are a team from the University of Queensland. This northern green anaconda has differences compared to the previously discovered southern green anaconda by researchers."

"Sacred Snake"

The discovery began when scientists were invited by the native inhabitants, namely the Waorani Tribe, who consider the green anaconda as a sacred animal.

At that time they were making a documentary film for National Geographic titled 'Pole to Pole with Will Smith'. "Local hunters guided us into the forest on a 10-day expedition to search for these snakes that are considered sacred by them," said Bryan Fry, the leader of this research.

"Exploring the River"

Using a canoe, Bryan's group explores the river and luckily finds several anacondas hiding in shallow water, waiting for prey.

"This is why it is considered a new species"

The following is the translation of the provided text from Bahasa to English while preserving the HTML tags: "Genetic of the northern green anaconda species deviated from the southern green anaconda approximately 10 million years ago. Their genetic difference reaches 5.5%, which is a significant distinction. By comparison, humans only differ genetically by approximately 2% from chimpanzees."

Fry admitted to being surprised when the Waorani Tribe told about the presence of another anaconda in the area, measuring over 7.5 meters in length and weighing around 500 kilograms. It is not surprising, then, that this new species, Eunectes akayima, is mentioned as the largest snake in the world today.

Kondis Medan Penemuan Spesies Baru Ular Anakonda translates to "Condition of the Discovery Field of New Anaconda Snake Species" in English.

"In the journey of finding the green anaconda in the north, Fry tells that the terrain is very tough. Besides the muddy river water, the surrounding area is also full of annoying insects. Nevertheless, Fry admits that he is very happy and this discovery of the green anaconda in the north is the pinnacle of his career."

Fry suggests that a review be conducted on the conservation strategy of the green anaconda. This is to assist the anaconda in overcoming threats such as climate change, habitat degradation, and pollution.

Like other types of constrictor snakes, the green anaconda does not possess deadly venom as a weapon for defense or hunting for prey.

"They conquer their prey using their large and flexible jaws, then crush the prey with their strong body coils before swallowing it. As a top predator, green anacondas play a very vital role in maintaining ecosystem balance. They are highly sensitive to environmental changes."

The presence of a healthy anaconda population reflects a dynamic ecosystem, with abundant food sources and clean water availability. Conversely, a decrease in the number of anacondas can be an indicator of environmental damage in its surroundings.

Therefore, Fry suggests the importance of knowing the types of anacondas that exist and continuously monitoring their numbers. This will have a significant impact in maintaining the balance of the Amazon rainforest ecosystem.