Archive · 18 Aug 2025
New Anaconda Species Discovered During TV Show Filming
Scientists found a huge new kind of snake in the Amazon!
They were with Will Smith for a TV show.
The snake is a type of anaconda, and it's really, really long - over 20 feet!
The scientists couldn't have found it without help from the Waorani people, who know a lot about the rainforest.
They even see the snakes as special!
This discovery is changing what scientists know about these giant snakes.
The Waorani took the team to the snakes, showing them where to look since they know these creatures really well.
Scientists discovered a new species of anaconda in the Amazon rainforest.
The anaconda was found during the filming of Will Smith's TV show for National Geographic.
The snake, identified as the northern green anaconda (Eunectes akayima), measures 20.7 feet long.
The Waorani indigenous people assisted the scientists in locating the anaconda.
The Waorani people consider anacondas sacred and possess deep knowledge of their habitats.
- Who
- Scientists led by Professor Bryan Fry, Will Smith, and the Waorani people.
- What
- Discovery of a new species of anaconda, the northern green anaconda (Eunectes akayima), in the Amazon rainforest.
- When
- During filming of a TV show.
- Where
- Amazon rainforest, Bameno region.
- Why
- To study and learn more about anacondas and their habitats.
- Snake Species
- Northern green anaconda (Eunectes akayima)
- Length
- 20.7 feet
- Location
- Amazon rainforest, Bameno region
- Expedition Lead
- Professor Bryan Fry
- Assistance
- Waorani indigenous people
- Show
- Pole to Pole with Will Smith