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paleontology1 year ago•2 min saved

"Discovery of Gigantic Fossil Snake in India Rewrites Prehistoric Records"

A team of researchers in India has identified a newly described fossil snake, Vasuki indicus, which may have been the largest snake to have ever lived, measuring about 50 feet long. The snake lived in India around 47 million years ago and belonged to the extinct family of madtsoiid snakes. The researchers believe that the snake's large size may have been influenced by factors such as a favorable environment with ample food resources and warmer climatic conditions. If the estimates are correct, Vasuki may have been longer than Titanoboa, a gigantic boa that lived in South America about 60 million years ago.

via Gizmodo|

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science-and-nature1 year ago•2 min saved

"Massive Prehistoric Snake Unearthed in India: A Record-Breaking Discovery"

Researchers in India have discovered fossils of an ancient giant snake, estimated to have been between 36 to 50 feet long and weighing up to a ton, living 47 million years ago in western India's swampy forests. Named Vasuki indicus, the snake was a slow-moving ambush predator that likely preyed on catfish, turtles, crocodiles, and primitive whales. This discovery sheds light on the existence of giant snakes during periods of exceptionally warm global climates, similar to the previously discovered Titanoboa in Colombia.

via The Associated Press|

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science1 year ago•3 min saved

"Unearthing the Biggest Prehistoric Snake in India"

Researchers in India have discovered 27 remarkably preserved vertebrae of a giant snake, possibly the biggest ever, dating back around 47 million years. Named Vasuki Indicus, the snake may have been as long as 15 meters and belonged to the madtsoiidae family of snakes. The discovery sheds light on the evolution and distribution of these ancient reptiles, suggesting that the lineage originated in India and spread to Europe and Africa. The findings challenge previous beliefs about the relationship between madtsoiidae and modern snakes, and provide insights into the environmental conditions that may have contributed to serpent gigantism during the Middle Eocene period.

via Haaretz|

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science-and-environment1 year ago•3 min saved

"Scientists Uncover Massive 20-Foot Snake Species in Remote Amazon"

Scientists have discovered a new species of giant anaconda, the northern green anaconda, in the Ecuadorian Amazon during an expedition invited by the Waorani people. The team's findings highlight the genetic uniqueness of the species and underscore the urgent need for conservation efforts in the face of ecological threats facing the Amazon, including deforestation, habitat loss, land fragmentation, and heavy metal pollution. The discovery, led by Professor Bryan Fry, reveals the significant challenges faced by rare anacondas and other species in the region, emphasizing the need for further research and conservation efforts.

via SciTechDaily|

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