King cobras are the heavyweight champions of the snake world. These are the largest and longest of any other venomous snake on Earth. This is what makes the king cobra so infamous among snake species, ...

The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is certainly one of the most spectacular and famous snakes on earth. With its massive size, exceptionally specialized behavior, and special ecological function, the ...

Snakes are considered one of the most mysterious creatures in the world. Due to their enigmatic behaviour, they are often mentioned in various mythologies. These serpents are nature's born killers, ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Wednesday marked the Lunar New Year and the beginning of the year of the snake, and the Field Museum of Natural History figured it made for a fitting time to talk about snakes. But ...

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 ...

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 ...

A new study offers the first detailed look at king cobra combat. Video evidence reveals that when these snakes joust there is no venom—just a ritualized fight for mating rights. King cobras (like this ...

An Indian Forest Service employee has shared an image showing a large snake pausing in a clearing with its head and neck raised in a classic cobra posture. Parveen Kaswan stated via X: “This beauty.