Fossils reveal Anacondas were giant predators for over 12 million years

New research reveals ancient anacondas were as big as today’s giants. Fossils from Venezuela show these snakes reached 5.2 meters 12.4 million years ago. Unlike other massive Miocene creatures that went extinct, anacondas maintained their impressive size. This resilience is attributed to stable environmental conditions and available prey, allowing them to thrive through global changes.