Radio tags reveal how giant green anacondas hide underwater in the Amazon; researchers spotted them at just 17.7% of tracked locations
- Representative Image of a green anaconda concealed among dense vegetation and riverbanks in the western Amazon rainforest (AI-generated image)In the western Amazon, finding a green anaconda can depend on more than knowing which river it inhabits.
- Dense vegetation, submerged debris and concealed riverbanks can make the giant reptile difficult to observe, even when researchers are tracking its movements.
- A study published in the Journal of Natural History in 2025 has documented how the giant reptiles use waterways and surrounding vegetation in the western Amazon.
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- Representative Image of a green anaconda concealed among dense vegetation and riverbanks in the western Amazon rainforest (AI-generated image)In the western Amazon, finding a green anaconda can depend on more than knowing which river it inhabits.
- Dense vegetation, submerged debris and concealed riverbanks can make the giant reptile difficult to observe, even when researchers are tracking its movements.
- A study published in the Journal of Natural History in 2025 has documented how the giant reptiles use waterways and surrounding vegetation in the western Amazon.
Sources: Times of India