Green Anaconda

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The Green Anaconda, scientifically known as Eunectes murinus, is one of the largest snakes in the world, renowned for its massive size and powerful constricting abilities. It is a semi-aquatic boa, predominantly found in tropical South America, including the Amazon and Orinoco basins. The snake's body is olive green with dark oval spots and lighter spots with yellow centers along its sides, providing excellent camouflage in its aquatic habitat. Its eyes and nostrils are positioned on top of the head, allowing it to remain mostly submerged while hunting. Green Anacondas are non-venomous constrictors, feeding on a wide variety of prey, from fish and birds to larger animals like deer and caimans. They are known for their slow metabolism, allowing them to survive for weeks without food. Females are significantly larger than males and can give birth to dozens of live young. Anacondas are generally solitary and have few natural predators due to their size. Despite their intimidating reputation, they are not known to attack humans unless provoked. Their habitat is threatened by human activities, though they are not currently listed as endangered.