The world’s largest snake, Ana Julia, which captured many eyes and left the world in disbelief and fascination was found dead in the Brazillian Rainforest only weeks after its discovery. The colossal nature of the snake captivated both the public and scientific community alike, as the sheer size of the snake had easily eclipsed others of its kind.
Ana Julia was a Northern Green Anaconda, stretching an impressive 26 feet long and tipping the scales at a whopping 440 pounds and a head as big as that of a human being. The majestic creature was discovered by a team of 15 biologists in the depths of the lush Amazon Rainforest while filming National Geographic’s Disney+ series, “Pole to Pole” with the very famous Will Smith himself.
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A whopping 5.5 % difference was found in the anaconda’s DNA which led the scientists to speculate that it might belong to a new species altogether. Reports suggest that the snake may have been shot, but a Dutch researcher involved in the discovery of Ana Julia emphasized that the cause of death is still under investigation.
Professor Freek Vonk who swum with the majestic snake had expressed both sorrow and anger on the demise of the snake and shared the news on Instagram, saying: “With enormous pain in my heart I want to let you know that the mighty big green anaconda I swam with was found dead in the river this weekend.”
The untimely demise of this distinguished snake brings sorrow to people all over the world who were in awe of its sight, but the issue has repercussions beyond the fame it had garnered. Anaconda is an important species that keeps the ecology in balance, it acts as a predator species and helps in keeping the population of its prey in control, which is a very important aspect of the Amazonian Rainforest.
The Amazonian rainforest is already under pressure due to the loss of its biodiversity, it also faces threats from deforestation, climate change, and rampant Human Encroachment. The demise of the colossal giant serves us as a wake-up call to re-examine our action and the long-term consequences it bring with it.
