"Meet the Northern Green Anaconda: The 500-Kilo Giant Ruling the Wild"

 In 2024, scientists made an astonishing discovery deep in the Amazon rainforest - a previously undocumented species of giant anaconda that has broken all known size records.

Known as the Northern Green Anaconda (Eunectes akayima), this reptile behemoth can grow up to 7.5 meters (24.6 feet) in length and weigh an astonishing 500 kilograms (1,100 pounds). With these dimensions, it is now officially the largest and heaviest snake in the world.

Scientists identified a new species of giant anaconda—the Northern Green Anaconda (Eunectes akayima)—in the Amazon in 2024 (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

Prior to this discovery, the Green Anaconda (Eunectes murinus) was considered the largest snake in the world, but the Northern Green Anaconda has surpassed it in size and mass. For comparison:

Here’s a clean bullet-point summary for the Northern Green Anaconda, perfect for a news or info section:

• Length: Up to 7.5 meters (24.6 feet) (including confirmed sightings of a 6.3-meter specimen)
• Weight: Estimated to reach 500 kilograms (1,100 pounds)
• Girth: Exceptionally thick, it is capable of swallowing large mammals whole
• Bite strength: Extremely powerful, but relies primarily on muscle contractions to subdue prey