What animals prey on anacondas?

Anacondas are the longest snakes in the world and can live up to 30 years old while growing up to 550 lbs. These snakes are known to inhabit marshes and swamps within the Amazon rainforest where they wait for unsuspecting prey. read more

Animals that come to the water's edge to drink often become prey for the anaconda. Deer are common prey, as well as the occasional large cats like jaguars. Anteaters, primates, pigs and peccaries are part of the snake's diet as well as the pig-like tapirs, dogs and large rodents such as capybaras. read more

On spotting the prey, the anaconda drops down from the trees and attacks its prey, which can be something small like a turtle, or something very big, like a jaguar. Anacondas also eat birds, deer, fish and sheep. read more

Anacondas are the longest snakes in the world and can live up to 30 years old while growing up to 550 lbs. These snakes are known to inhabit marshes and swamps within the Amazon rainforest where they wait for unsuspecting prey. Anacondas can move quickly in the water and coil around animals both large and small. read more