Welcome to Under the Canopy at the Connecticut Science Center, presented by ProHealth Physicians, a part of OptumCare with support from Liberty Bank. The exhibition features over a dozen live animals that call the rainforest home, and today we are meeting Andi, one of the boa constrictors. Boa constrictors, a very heavy bodied and powerful snake, are one of the top 12 biggest snakes in the world. They are considered a species of least concern, but island populations are especially vulnerable to land exploitation and invasive species. Habitat loss is a major threat to all Amazonian species, including boas. By making choices to protect the rainforest ecosystem, we also save the boa constrictor’s future and all the other species they share their home with.
Learn more about Andi and steps you can take to protect our rainforests in our full meet the animals interview below.
