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

One of the most fascinating and intimidating snakes on the planet is the king cobra. Intelligent, with unusual defense tactics, and possessing astounding physical capabilities, this snake is a reptile ...

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 ...

Scientists identified four new species of king cobra from 154 museum specimens. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The mighty king ...

This video captures a terrifying first-person encounter as a king cobra lunges during feeding time. Viewers see the exact ...

For a long time, the king cobra, the world’s largest venomous snake, was thought to be a single species. A new landmark study has concluded it’s not: the snake is actually four different species. “I ...

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 ...