The Anaconda

Type of Animal

The anaconda is a reptile and cold blooded. That means it is the same temperature as the air around it.

It is a type of snake called a boa constrictor.

Size of the Animal

They are one of the largest snakes in the World, the same size as one type of Python, and can grow to over 37 feet and weigh up to 500 pounds.

They continue to grow all their lives, getting bigger and bigger each year.

What it Eats

They are carnivores or meat-eaters. They also eat fish, caimans, deers, birds, and ducks and turtles.

How it Captures Pray

They are boa constrictors, which means they squeeze their prey until it cannot breath. Anacondas also bite their prey with their sharp teeth, hold on with their powerful jaws and pull them under water. The prey may drawn.

They are nocturnal, which means they hunt at night. They usually wait until their prey comes to them, but they will also hunt for themselves.

They swallow their prey whole, head first. They don't chew their food. They have a special organ near their mouth that can sense heat. This is how they can find animals to eat.

How it Protects Itself

Anacondas hide from enemies in the water. They can stay under water for an incredible 45 minutes. The colors and patterns on their skin help it to hide where they live. Their greatest enemy is humans, who kill them for their skin. 

Other Facts

Usually they like to stay in the water, but sometimes sun themselves on land. They can live for thirty years. They like to live alone.

They give birth to live young; 20 to 100 baby snakes are born at one time. Their nose is on top of their snout, so they can breath easily when they are in the water. They smell with their tongue.

Anacondas have teeth, but they do not have fangs or poison. They only eat once or twice a year. 

Apple Snail

The Apple Snail belongs to the ( mullusc family known as Ampullaridae it's Latin name. ) It is among the Amazon's biggest land snails, This is reflected in it's name ( being about the size of a apple. )

It is aquatic, living in freshwater in shalow slow-moving rivers and ponds, but can survive a short time out of water. It feeds on soft vegetation, but will feed on almost anything.

I'ts predators include fishes, birds, caiman alligators, and turtles among other creatures.

Black Caiman Alligator

 Type of Animal

Black Caiman Alligators are from the reptile family and are the largest alligators in the World.

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