"Record-breaking Discovery: Massive New Snake Species Uncovered in Amazon Rainforest"

Scientists from the University of Queensland have discovered a new species of snake, the northern green anaconda, in the Amazon rainforest, with specimens reaching an astounding 6.3 meters in length. The newly identified species diverged from the southern green anaconda almost 10 million years ago and differs genetically by 5.5%. The team warns that the Amazon is facing numerous threats, including deforestation, habitat degradation, forest fires, drought, and climate change, which pose a significant risk to rare species like the anacondas and their ecosystems.