Real or fake? Viral Video showing giant anaconda spotted in Amazon river sparks debate

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A video recently caught netizens' attention and took their breath away. It showed an enormous anaconda moving slowly through a forest stream. It looked almost unreal, like a scene from a film. But the footage, captured from above, has now gone viral online.

Footage Raises Doubts and Fascination

The video, apparently taken from a helicopter, shows the snake gliding through water in the Amazon rainforest. Dense greenery surrounds the stream as the snake moves ahead undisturbed. A user on X (formerly Twitter) posted the clip, writing, “Once again, a big anaconda snake was seen in the Amazon forests.” The footage sparked intense debate. Some questioned whether artificial intelligence was involved. Others were simply amazed by the creature's size and movement.

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Tourist Sightings and Recent Discoveries

This isn’t the first time a giant anaconda has gone viral. A few months ago, tourists in Brazil filmed one swimming through a lake. The video showed the snake moving slowly, having just eaten. It left onlookers speechless. The clip was shared by the Instagram page Inside History, which captioned it, “Tourists in Brazil recently spotted a giant anaconda slithering through a lake after having just eaten.”

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In April, scientists discovered a new anaconda species during a National Geographic shoot. Actor Will Smith hosted the series that led to the expedition. The discovery took place in Bameno, a remote Amazon region. The team, led by Professor Bryan Fry from the University of Queensland, explored the forest for 10 days. They were joined by the Waorani hunters, an Indigenous group with deep knowledge of the area.

The anacondas were spotted in shallow waters, one of their favourite habitats. The Waorani played a key role in guiding the team. Their skills and understanding of the forest helped make the discovery possible. Together, they observed the rare snakes without disturbing their environment.

Amazon’s Wild Wonders Still Surprise Us

The Amazon continues to offer scenes that feel almost unreal. Whether captured by tourists or scientists, the presence of these giant snakes reminds us how little we truly know. As videos spread online, they not only raise questions but spark fresh interest in wildlife conservation.