A raised hood may look familiar, but science reveals King cobras and common cobras differ sharply in venom, behaviour, and ...

Snakes have terrified humans for centuries. Among the most iconic venomous snakes are the King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) and the Indian Cobra (Naja naja). While both species are known for their ...

In India, snakebites cause more deaths than all other forms of human-wildlife conflict combined, with some 40,000 to 60,000 fatalities annually. For every death, there are another nine cases of severe ...

AMARAVATI- Thirty King Cobra hatchlings were successfully released into the Eastern Ghats in what is claimed to be the first-of-its-kind, community-led conservation initiative in Andhra Pradesh.

Keri: Although Keri is known for its rich flora and fauna, growing cashew plantations in the area have threatened the natural habitat of many animals. Every year in summer the king cobra is seen in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Scientists recently split the king cobra into four separate ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Science splits the iconic king cobra into four distinct ...