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science-and-nature1 year ago•4 min saved

"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.

via WBAL TV Baltimore|

#amazon-rainforest #biodiversity #conservation

science1 year ago•0 min saved

"Scientists Uncover Massive New Anaconda Species in Amazon Rainforest"

Scientists from the University of Queensland have discovered a new species of snake, the northern green anaconda, in the Amazon Rainforest, which could potentially be the world's largest snake. The team made the discovery during an expedition in the Ecuadorian Amazon and encountered a female snake measuring about 20 feet long. There were also reports of even larger anacondas in the region, with some allegedly reaching nearly 25 feet in length and weighing over 1,100 pounds.

via WKYT|

#amazon-rainforest #ecuadorian-amazon #new-discovery

environment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Snake Species Named in Honor of Harrison Ford by Scientists"

A newly discovered snake species has been named Tachymenoides harrisonfordi after actor Harrison Ford, known for his role as Indiana Jones. The German Society for Herpetology and Herpetoculture named the snake in recognition of Ford's environmental advocacy. The snake measures 16 inches in length and has a yellowish-brown color with black blotches. Ford jokingly expressed surprise that critters named after him are always terrifying, and he thanked the researchers for the honor. He emphasized the importance of the discovery and the need to protect biodiversity and mend our relationship with nature. The snake was discovered in the Peruvian Andes by a team of researchers from the US, Germany, and Peru.

via DW (English)|

#biodiversity #discovery #environment

environment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Harrison Ford Honored with Peruvian Snake Species Namesake"

A new species of snake discovered in Peru has been named Tachymenoides harrisonfordi in honor of actor Harrison Ford's environmental advocacy. Ford, who is the vice chair of Conservation International, expressed his gratitude for the recognition. This is not the first time a species has been named after Ford, as he already has an ant and a spider named after him. The discovery of the snake species aims to draw attention to the extinction crisis facing reptiles and highlight the importance of species protection.

via BBC|

#conservation-international #environment #environmental-advocacy