Green anacondas (Eunectes murinus) are among the most fascinating reptiles in the world and hold the title of the heaviest snake on Earth. Belonging to the boa family, these massive snakes are ...

This behemoth is the largest snake ever discovered. It’s not only bigger but also very genetically distinct from its southern cousin, raising questions about biodiversity and the Amazon’s fragile ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Most boas, which are a type of large, non-venomous ...

Reptiles are amongst the earliest living things on planet earth, and they lived millions of years ago. They have grown to extremely massive sizes, and their species are the strongest ever living ...