A new species of giant anaconda has been discovered in the Amazon rainforest.
The northern green anaconda (Eunectes akayima) is a newly discovered snake species that differs genetically by 5.5% from its close relative, the southern green anaconda and may be the largest snake species in existence.
A new species of giant anaconda has been discovered in the Amazon rainforest. The northern green anaconda (Eunectes akayima) is a newly discovered snake species that differs genetically by 5.5% from its close relative, the southern green anaconda and may be the largest snake species in existence.
A team of scientists from The University of Queensland discovered the largest anaconda species ever recorded in the Amazon of Ecuador
The newly discovered snake is a northern green anaconda (Eunectes akayima)
Northern green anacondas and green anacondas differ genetically by 5.5%
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
Of
Publication
Deception
(50%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that this anaconda species is the largest to ever be documented when it has not been officially confirmed by experts. Secondly, the author uses sensational language such as 'magnificent' and 'astounding' to describe a snake that was found dead or already killed before being photographed. Thirdly, the article does not disclose any sources for its information.
The anaconda species is described as the largest ever documented but this has not been officially confirmed by experts.
Fallacies
(85%)
The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the discovery of a new species as evidence that it is real and significant. This is not enough on its own to establish the truth of the matter, and there are other sources that could be consulted for confirmation. Additionally, the author makes use of inflammatory rhetoric when describing the size of the anaconda as
The invitation by Huaorani Chief Penti Baihua to enter their territory was one of only a handful granted since their first contact in 1958.
Fry's team alongside the Huaorani people took canoes downriver in the Bameno region, where they found several anacondas lurking in the shallows, lying in wait for prey.
The northern green anaconda (Eunectes akayima) was documented in the Bameno region of Baihuaeri Waorani Territory and may be the largest snake species in existence.
A female anaconda measured 6.3 meters long during filming.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
Of
Publication
Deception
(50%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title claims that this new species could be 'the largest in existence', but there is no evidence to support this claim. Secondly, the author states that green anacondas are non-venomous and constricting snakes native to South America and members of the boa family, which is not entirely accurate as they can also be found in Central and North America. Thirdly, there is no mention of any peer-reviewed studies or scientific evidence supporting the claim that northern green anacondas are a separate species from southern green anacondas.
There is no mention of any peer-reviewed studies or scientific evidence supporting the claim that northern green anacondas are a separate species from southern green anacondas.
The title claims that this new species could be 'the largest in existence', but there is no evidence to support this claim.
Fallacies
(85%)
The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the University of Queensland and National Geographic as sources for information about the new species. However, these institutions are not necessarily reliable or unbiased sources of information. Additionally, the author makes a false dichotomy between northern and southern green anacondas being part of different species when there is evidence to suggest that they may be more closely related than previously thought.
The article cites the University of Queensland as a source for information about the new species. However, this institution is not necessarily reliable or unbiased.
A new species of giant anaconda has been found in the Bameno region of Baihuaeri Waorani Territory in Ecuador.
The largest snake the team found was a female anaconda that measured 6.3 meters (20.7 feet) long from head to tail, but there are Indigenous reports of larger individuals.
Anacondas play a vital ecological role in regulating prey populations like fish, rodents, deer and caimans.
The northern green anaconda is genetically distinct from its close relative the green anaconda and may be the largest snake species in the world.
Northern green anacondas are infamous for their speed and ability to suffocate prey and swallow them whole. They keep animal numbers in check, from rats to jaguars.
The Waorani have long fought to protect their territory from exploitation by oil companies and illegal loggers and miners.
Nemonte Nenquimo, a leader of the Waorani community won a lawsuit against the government of Ecuador for fraudulently coercing communities to consent to selling their territory in an international oil auction.
Accuracy
The largest snake the team found was a female anaconda that measured 6.3 meters (20.7 feet) long from head to tail.
Northern green anacondas are infamous for their speed and ability to suffocate prey and swallow them whole.
Deception
(50%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that this new species of giant anaconda may be the largest snake species in the world. However, they do not provide any evidence to support this claim and it is unclear if their genetic analysis supports such a conclusion.
The article states that 'the northern green anaconda breeding' was a crucial factor in discovering this new species of giant anaconda. However, it does not provide any information on how they were able to determine if these snakes are indeed the same species as those found elsewhere.
The article states that 'the northern green anaconda (Eunectes akayima)' is genetically distinct from its close relative, the green anaconda (E. murinus) and may be the largest snake species in the world. However, there is no evidence provided to support this claim.
Fallacies
(85%)
The article contains an appeal to authority by citing the discovery of a new species of giant anaconda in Waorani Indigenous land in Ecuador. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the importance of protecting this rare and vulnerable species from threats such as habitat loss, hunting, pollution, and climate change.
The discovery was made by a team led by Lizkimbrough
Anacondas are infamous for their speed and ability to suffocate prey
Without them, delicate ecological balances could be disrupted
A new species of green anaconda was discovered in the Brazilian Amazon in 2023.
It's rumoured to be among the largest in the world. One female anaconda encountered during the study was 6.3 meters long and there are reports of specimens measuring up to 7.5 meters and weighing up to 500 kilograms in the region.
The northern green anaconda (Eunectes akayima) is now known to be separate from the previously-documented southern green species.
During filming for a Disney series, Professor Fry was invited by Indigenous hunters into remote parts of Ecuadoran Amazonian forest where they uncovered this new species.
The northern green anaconda differs genetically from those found in more southern regions with a genetic difference of 5.5%.
Accuracy
Northern green anacondas differ genetically from those found in more southern regions with a genetic difference of 5.5%.
Deception
(50%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that this new species of green anaconda is among the largest in the world and has been rumored to measure up to 7.5 meters long and weigh over 500 kilograms. However, there are no sources cited for these measurements or any evidence provided to support these claims. Secondly, the article states that this new species of green anaconda is separate from the previously-documented southern green anaconda but does not provide any scientific evidence to support this claim. Thirdly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that big snakes are dangerous and emphasizing their weight without providing any context or perspective on how they pose a threat to humans.
The article claims that one female anaconda encountered during the study was 6.3 meters long, but there is no evidence provided to support this claim.
Fallacies
(85%)
The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the northern green anaconda species diverged from the southern green around 10 million years ago without providing any evidence or citation for this claim.
> One female anaconda encountered during the study was 6.3 meters long, and the team heard of anecdotal reports of specimens measuring 7.5 meters and weighing 500 kilograms in the region.<br> > The northern green species was initially thought to be part of the southern green species, but a team of scientists found that they differ from those found in more southern regions.
The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that 'Big snakes Green anacondas are the world's heaviest snakes,' without providing any context or evidence for this claim.
Bias
(85%)
The article contains a statement that the northern green anaconda species is separate from the previously-documented southern green. This implies a bias towards emphasizing differences between groups rather than similarities.
]One female anaconda encountered during the study was 6.3 meters long, and the team heard of anecdotal reports of specimens measuring 7.5 meters and weighing 500 kilograms in the region.
Site
Conflicts
Of
Interest (50%)
Cheryl Santa Maria has a conflict of interest on the topic of green anacondas in South America as she is reporting for The Weather Network which owns Disney+ and Pole to Pole series.
Author
Conflicts
Of
Interest (50%)
The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of genetic differences between species as they mention humans and chimpanzees genetic variation (between 5.2 and 6.2 percent) in the same article.
A new species of green anaconda, Eunectes akiyama, has been discovered in the Amazon.
The northern green anaconda (Eunectes akayima) is now known to be separate from the previously-documented southern green species.
`Pole to Pole with Will Smith` film crew was present during the discovery
Northern green anacondas and green anacondas differ genetically by 5.5%
Fry's team plans to monitor the reproduction of the northern green anaconda for greater insight into the ecosystem health
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
Of
Publication
Deception
(50%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that there was only one species of green anaconda in the wild until a new species was discovered. However, this statement is not entirely accurate as there are actually two recognized subspecies of Eunectes murinus: Eunectes murinus boliviensis and Eunectes murinus boulengeri. Secondly, the author states that green anaconda snakes are very similar visually but there is a genetic difference of 5.5%. This statement implies that they look alike which is not entirely true as they have different physical characteristics such as size, shape and coloration. Lastly, the author quotes Fry stating that this new species belongs to a different genus than Eunectes murinus which contradicts the scientific journal Diversity's findings.
The article states 'green anaconda snakes are very similar visually, but there is a genetic difference of 5.5%', which implies that they look alike which is not entirely true as they have different physical characteristics such as size, shape and coloration.
The article states 'It was thought that there was only one species of green anaconda in the wild, the Eunectes murinus', but this is not entirely accurate as there are actually two recognized subspecies of Eunectes murinus: Eunectes murinus boliviensis and Eunectes murinus boulengeri.
Fallacies
(85%)
The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing the scientific journal Diversity as a source of information. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the size of the new species of green anaconda.
> It was thought that there was only one species of green anaconda in the wild, Eunectes murinus, but...
Bias
(75%)
The article contains a statement that implies the discovery of a new species of anaconda is significant because it was previously thought there was only one species. This could be seen as an example of religious bias as some people may believe in the idea that all creatures should have their own distinct identity and not be grouped together based on similarities.
It was thought that there was only one species of green anaconda in the wild, the Eunectes murinus,
