Scientists have expressed their condolences after the world’s largest snake, Ana Julia, was shot dead by a hunter in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest.
The northern green anaconda was discovered in February by a team of 15 international biologists. According to reports, they identified a new species based on a 5.5% difference in DNA compared with other anacondas. daily mail.
The Formoso River in the rural Bonito region of Mato Grosso state in southern Brazil is where Ana Julia’s 26-foot-long body was found.
One Dutch researcher said he felt “sad and angry” after hearing the news. He called the anaconda’s killer “sick.”
Biologist Professor Freek Vonk shared: “It is with great pain that I want you to know that the huge python I was swimming with was found dead in the river.”
“I heard from various sources that she had been shot, although the cause of death has not been officially confirmed. I am heartbroken and angry at the same time. How sick do you have to be to do something like this? Such a beautiful and unique animal?” ” He said.
“As far as we know, she is very healthy and still in the prime of her life, so she could have many offspring over the next few years. As there are not many of these giant snakes swimming around, they are very important to diverse organisms. The sexual impact is huge,” he added.
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