Videos showing a gigantic anaconda allegedly swimming in the Amazon River are circulating on social media. Some clips also depict several enormous snakes gathered in one place. In one video, the snake appears to have been filmed from a helicopter. The footage has attracted considerable attention, with some users believing it to be real. But do the giant anacondas shown in these videos actually exist? On 14 May 2025, Spanish fact-checking service RTVE Verifica examined a viral

A video showing a giant horned creature emerging from the water beside a cruise ship is circulating on social media. Some users are presenting it as an unknown creature living in the depths of the ocean. However, there is no reliable scientific evidence that such a creature has been discovered. The original source of the video, as well as the time and location where it was filmed, have not yet been established. The footage shows people on the deck of a cruise ship looking o

A video claiming that live baby dinosaurs are being sold in Kyrgyzstan has circulated on social media. It shows small, black creatures resembling ancient reptiles eating grain inside a cage. The person behind the video claims that they are available at a wholesale price of 5,000 Kyrgyz soms each, with delivery available to all regions. The footage may surprise viewers. However, scientific evidence indicates that non-avian dinosaurs became extinct millions of years ago, and th

A video showing a large snake emerging from a toilet bowl has been circulating on social media and Telegram channels. Published with the caption “Shocking News. In Our Country,” the footage creates the impression that the incident took place in a household in Uzbekistan. In the video, the head and front part of a large snake emerge from a toilet drain. After looking around, the animal retreats back into the pipe. The frightening images and the caption “In Our Country” may cau

Advertisements are circulating on social media claiming that insects, mice and snakes begin entering basements with the arrival of autumn. Some of these advertisements specifically mention “cobras” to frighten people. The advertisements claim that special treatment can protect homes from mice, cockroaches and snakes. But how accurate are these claims? First of all, cobras are indeed found in Uzbekistan. The Central Asian cobra (Naja oxiana) is native to parts of the country.

Photos and videos showing the remains of a strange marine creature allegedly discovered on the coast of Russia’s Sakhalin Island have once again been circulating on social media and various websites. The posts claim that the carcass could be a “prehistoric creature,” an “animal from the age of dinosaurs,” or even an “unknown species that scientists cannot identify.” At first glance, the remains do appear unusual and unlike most marine animals. Long hair-like structures, an o

In May 2026, videos claiming that a crocodile had been spotted in the Great Fergana Canal in Uzbekistan’s Namangan Region spread rapidly across social media. According to the posts, an unidentified creature was seen moving on the water's surface, leading some users to speculate that it was a crocodile. The footage quickly attracted thousands of views and sparked widespread public discussion. Some social media pages went even further, warning residents living near the canal a

Strange claims about Lake Fundudzi in South Africa have been circulating widely on social media. According to these stories, water collected from the lake mysteriously disappears from sealed containers, the lake cannot be scientifically studied, and researchers who drank its water died under mysterious circumstances. Some videos even describe the lake as “a mystery that science has failed to explain.” A Sacred Lake Surrounded by Ancient Legends Lake Fundudzi is located in

Posts and videos circulating on social media claim that giant anacondas or tiger pythons live in the Bobotog area of Surkhandarya Region, Uzbekistan. Some publications suggest that these large snakes can be found in the Bobotog Mountains and surrounding areas. Where Do Anacondas Live? Anacondas (snakes of the genus Eunectes) are among the largest snakes in the world. They are native to the tropical regions of South America, particularly in countries such as Brazil, Venezuel

Videos circulating on social media claim that “a Greenland shark born in 1620 has been discovered. These sharks live longer than any other living creature on Earth and reach reproductive age at 120 years old.” The videos are often presented as sensational stories, suggesting that sharks born in the early 17th century are still swimming in the oceans today. But how accurate is this claim? Where Did This Claim Come From? In 2016, a study published in the journal Science attra

"A bear ate sheep in front of a shepherd 😱😱. The incident occurred in the Jizzakh region." A video distributed on the "Yulduzlari" Telegram channel is intended to warn people. However, there are currently no confirmed or verified sources. This information is spread only through social media posts and viral videos. Official bodies, media outlets, and independent sources have not confirmed this incident. Furthermore, the report has not been confirmed by the Department of Eco

A report has been circulating on social media that the President of Turkmenistan gave his dog a Toyota Camry. This information is not true. According to the official announcement on the website turkmenistan.gov.tm , the Toyota Camry was indeed awarded as part of the annual competition "Turkmen Alabai of the Year" (The Bravest Alabai of Turkmenistan of the Year). The event took place in 2022. However, the prize went to the winner of the competition - an Alabai named Gongurkhan

The Sea Breeze Uzbekistan project, launched to boost tourism in Uzbekistan, has sparked wide public discussion. The plan envisions the...

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The Uzbek segment of social media sowed fear, like YouTube channels, among netizens showing a 15-meter snake that was allegedly...