Yellow Anaconda
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Draped in olive-gold blotches, the Yellow Anaconda glides through South America’s swamps. Reaching four metres, it bursts from weeds to constrict birds, caiman or capybara, then melts back underwater. Elusive to people, it keeps wetland prey numbers balanced.
Technical factsheet
Type:Reptile
Habitat:Wetland
Diet:Carnivore
Continents:South America
Size:2.5–4 m length
Weight:25–35 kg
Activity:Nocturnal
Social behavior:Solitary
Lifespan:10–20 years in the wild
Habitat: The Yellow Anaconda can be found in Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, Brazil