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Green Anaconda

Green anaconda

Lifespan: 10 years in the wild, up to 30 in captivity

Top speed: 5 mph on land, 10 mph in the water

Weight: 550+ pounds

Diet: Fish, birds, small mammals, occasionally larger animals such as capybaras, caimans, and deer

Predators: Jaguars and caimans, especially for juveniles

Range: Northern South America

Conservation Status: Least concern

Fun Fact: Green anacondas are constrictors. Many people believe that they kill prey by squeezing it until it suffocates, but anacondas actually cut off their prey's circulation.


Fun Fact: After a big meal, green anacondas can go weeks or even months without eating again.