Female anaconda kills mating partner in rare ritual caught on camera; the reason might surprise you

Luciano Candisani captured a rare event in Brazil’s wetlands: a female green anaconda strangling her mate during mating, a documented act of cannibalism. This marks the first time this behavior has been photographed, offering insights into anaconda mating rituals. The image highlights the threats to their habitat from agriculture, habitat destruction, and wildfires, urging conservation efforts.