In Photos: Titanoboa

The animal is a relative of modern boa constrictors and lived in the rainforest of north-east Colombia 58-60 million years ago.

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Titanoboa

Titanoboa was a 48ft predator, the longest ever snake.
Titanoboa Mouth

Titanoboa lived in the rainforest of north-east Colombia 58-60 million years ago.
Titanoboa Fossil

The collection fo titanoboa fossils.
Male Anaconda

Dr. Jonathan I. Block and Professor Jason Head wrangling male anaconda in the Llanis, Venezuela.
Llanos

Jesus Rivas et al walking through Llanos, Venezuela, hunting for anaconda.
Swimming Anaconda

Female anaconda escaping with turtle in stomach.
Wrangling

Jesus Rivas et al wrangling large female anaconda.
Female Anaconda

A female anaconda in a clear plastic crate.
Giant Turtle

A giant turtle that lived and hunted in the swamps of the ancient Cerrejon of 66 million years ago.
Anaconda

Professor Jason Head & Dr. Jonathan I. Block handling a female anaconda.

Titanoboa