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Record-Breaking Python, Thriving Bandicoots, and Emu Escape!

2/7/2026

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Guinness World Records recognizes the python Ibu Baron as the longest wild snake.
Ibu Baron is 23 feet 8 inches long and weighs 213 pounds.
At Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary in Australia, the golden bandicoot population tripled from 100 to 300 in 2.5 years.
In Rome, tourists pay $2 to toss coins into Trevi Fountain to curb overtourism.
In Canada, Enzo the emu escaped from a sanctuary and was safely returned.

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Story summary

Guinness World Records recognizes the python Ibu Baron as the longest wild snake.
Ibu Baron is 23 feet 8 inches long and weighs 213 pounds.
At Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary in Australia, the golden bandicoot population tripled from 100 to 300 in 2.5 years.
In Rome, tourists pay $2 to toss coins into Trevi Fountain to curb overtourism.
In Canada, Enzo the emu escaped from a sanctuary and was safely returned.