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Dr. Casey Luskin criticizes the Smithsonian's exhibit for overstating the genetic similarity between humans and chimpanzees, citing recent research indicating a 15% difference rather than the commonly cited 1%, and urges corrections to reflect current scientific data.
A new species of massive anaconda, the northern green anaconda, measuring 26 feet in length and weighing 440 pounds, has been discovered in the Amazon. The discovery was made during the filming of a National Geographic docuseries and has shocked researchers due to its genetic difference of about 5% from the green anaconda. The newfound species is believed to be more vulnerable due to its smaller distribution, highlighting the importance of understanding the differences between the two anaconda species.