The anaconda is important to the ecosystem because it controls the numbers of rodents, birds and other larger mammals as it eats them. If the anaconda was removed from the Amazonian ecosystem it would unbalance the food chain which is a disaster. |
Located
Basin, but it is also located in other parts of South America. It is can be found as far south as Argentina. Diet
turtles and even larger mammals if the snake is large enough. Anacondas have a slow-acting digestive system and it can take several weeks or longer for the Anaconda to digest its meal.
and rivers of South America. Anacondas will often hunt by submerging all but its nostrils in the water and then wait for its prey. Size
reports of larger Anacondas but these reports are unconfirmed. Reproduction and Life Span
Anaconda can extend from 15 - 30 years. |