Wednesday, 30 July 2025 International Friendship Day, officially recognized by the United Nations, is celebrated annually on 30 July to emphasize the importance of friendship in fostering peace, solidarity, and mutual understanding among peoples and cultures across the globe. The day encourages individuals, communities, and nations to build bridges of harmony, especially in times of rising tension, conflict, or division.
Bolivian Anaconda Eunectes beniensis, commonly known as the Bolivian anaconda or Beni anaconda, is a species of non-venomous, aquatic snake in the boa family (Boidae). It is endemic to the Beni wetlands in northern Bolivia and was only formally recognized as a distinct species in 2002. Closely related to the green anaconda (Eunectes murinus), the Bolivian anaconda occupies a narrow transitional zone within the Amazon Basin and exhibits physical traits that are intermediate between the green and yellow anacondas. Taxonomy and Classification The genus Eunectes includes the four known species of anacondas: Eunectes murinus (green anaconda) Eunectes notaeus (yellow anaconda) Eunectes deschauenseei (dark-spotted anaconda) Eunectes beniensis (Bolivian anaconda) The Bolivian anaconda was long thought to be a regional population or a possible hybrid of green and yellow anacondas. However, a study published in 2002 based on morphological and genetic data provided strong evidence that E. beniens...