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Scientists Discover the Largest Anaconda Ever Found in the Amazon During Will Smith’s Show Set
Daily Galaxy ^ | April 29, 2025 | Arezki Amiri

Posted on 04/29/2025 5:12:22 AM PDT by Red Badger

Scientists filming for a National Geographic TV show with Will Smith have uncovered a previously unknown species of giant anaconda deep within the Ecuadorian Amazon. This groundbreaking discovery has stunned the scientific world and may forever alter what we know about these elusive creatures.

A Discovery Like No Other

The team, led by Professor Bryan Fry from the University of Queensland, made their remarkable find while exploring the remote Bameno region of the Baihuaeri Waorani Territory—an area that rarely sees outsiders.

The newly identified species, named the northern green anaconda (Eunectes akayima), has the potential to grow over 20 feet long, breaking the previous records for the largest known anaconda.

This exciting discovery took place while the team was filming for the upcoming National Geographic series “Pole to Pole with Will Smith”.

The Hunt for the Biggest Snake in the World

During their 10-day expedition, the scientists were guided by indigenous hunters, who led them through the jungle to find the giant snakes that locals had long believed to be the largest in existence.

The team paddled down river systems in canoes, capturing multiple specimens of the massive snake, including one that measured a stunning 20.7 feet.

The Local Legend: Snakes Growing Over 24 Feet?

What makes this discovery even more fascinating are the local legends surrounding these snakes.

According to indigenous reports, these massive anacondas are believed to grow even larger, with some suggesting that they can exceed 24 feet in length. If proven true, this would make the northern green anaconda the largest snake on the planet.

The Waorani people, who consider these giant snakes sacred, have long held the belief that the largest anacondas exist in their region, with reports indicating that some may surpass 7.5 meters (over 24 feet).

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The Amazon’s Hidden Giant

The expedition was a difficult one, with the team paddling through the river system to reach remote regions where these giant snakes hide. The anacondas were found in the shallows, waiting for their prey.

The team captured and studied several of these massive snakes during their journey, including the largest one at 6.3 meters (20.7 feet) long. This discovery has left scientists in awe, raising questions about how many more of these giant snakes might be hidden in the Amazon’s vast, untapped wilderness.

Could even larger anacondas still be lurking in the region? One thing is clear: the northern green anaconda is rewriting the record books, and the Amazon continues to hold secrets that even modern science has yet to uncover.


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1 posted on 04/29/2025 5:12:22 AM PDT by Red Badger
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To: Red Badger

Did it eat him?


2 posted on 04/29/2025 5:17:40 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: Red Badger
Claimed aerial photo of giant snake in Congo. Living relative of extinct species? The Katanga giant snake photograph was taken from a helicopter in 1959, in the Katanga Region of what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
3 posted on 04/29/2025 5:21:46 AM PDT by desertsolitaire (tried to invade )
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To: Red Badger

The Everglades have an invasive species of snake that grow big enough to eat crocodiles. What species is that?


4 posted on 04/29/2025 5:24:32 AM PDT by Nateman (Democrats did not strive for fraud friendly voting merely to continue honest elections.)
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To: Red Badger

Very exciting in the wrong way for me! Aaargh!


5 posted on 04/29/2025 5:25:58 AM PDT by skr (1 Peter 1:15 - But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation)
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To: Nateman

BURMESE PYTHONS......................


6 posted on 04/29/2025 5:26:15 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

I know, it tastes like chicken!


7 posted on 04/29/2025 5:26:21 AM PDT by BBB333 (The Power Of Trump Compels You!)
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To: desertsolitaire

For some odd reason that looks like a Weekly World News photograph.................


8 posted on 04/29/2025 5:27:51 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: desertsolitaire

https://cryptidarchives.fandom.com/wiki/Katanga_giant_snake_photo


9 posted on 04/29/2025 5:30:56 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: BenLurkin

Why is National Geographic hiring Will Smith? Because he behaves like an animal?


10 posted on 04/29/2025 5:42:32 AM PDT by Ge0ffrey
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11 posted on 04/29/2025 5:42:44 AM PDT by BipolarBob (Never attribute malice to that which can be explained by incompetence.)
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To: desertsolitaire

Most likey made someone a nice pair of boots, matching wallet, and jacket.


12 posted on 04/29/2025 5:43:14 AM PDT by shotgun
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To: Salamander

Free snakes ping.


13 posted on 04/29/2025 5:45:11 AM PDT by Ezekiel (🆘️ "Come fly with US". 🔴 Ingenuity -- because the Son of David begins with MARS ♂️, aka every man)
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"These boots were made for stalking"

~ Nancy Slithnatra

14 posted on 04/29/2025 5:48:41 AM PDT by Ezekiel (🆘️ "Come fly with US". 🔴 Ingenuity -- because the Son of David begins with MARS ♂️, aka every man)
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To: Red Badger

that underwater snake was hugh. that guy in crocks would not have stood a chance if the snake thought twice about it...


15 posted on 04/29/2025 5:52:51 AM PDT by teeman8r (Armageddon won't be pretty, but it's not like it's the end of the world or something )
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To: desertsolitaire

I will never, ever, go to the Congo.


16 posted on 04/29/2025 5:53:37 AM PDT by drwoof
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To: BenLurkin

No, it just smacked him in the face and said “Now YOU know how this feels.”


17 posted on 04/29/2025 5:56:03 AM PDT by Larry Lucido (Donate! Don't just post clickbait!)
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To: Red Badger

IF national geographic were really interested in the biggest snakes in the world they would be searching the halls of CONgress. the snakes are EVERYWHERE in plain sight.


18 posted on 04/29/2025 6:11:24 AM PDT by Qwapisking ("The left will rue the day they cheated Trump out of the 2020 election forever" L.Star )
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To: Red Badger

I thought this was about governor Pritzker.


19 posted on 04/29/2025 6:16:05 AM PDT by subterfuge (I'm a pure-blood!)
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To: Red Badger

This is how far down the Cynical and Jaded Hole I am:

My first thought is this is a PT Barnum set up.
They had the snake, or grew the snake, then “found” it.

Maybe I’m wrong.


20 posted on 04/29/2025 6:28:43 AM PDT by CaptainPhilFan (Donald J Trump: OF the People FOR the People WITH the People)
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