King cobras defy the notion of snakes being purely instinctive. These intelligent reptiles demonstrate adaptive hunting ...

The kingsnake and king cobra are two of the most interesting snakes in the world, both with special features and attributes that distinguish them from others. Although both have a regal name, their ...

When one thinks of snakes, slithering, hissing, and maybe a little fear come first and foremost to mind. But what if we told you that the one of the most well known snakes in the world might just be ...

For nearly 200 years, the king cobra was believed to be a single species found across south and southeast Asia. A new study 1 has revealed that the renowned reptile comprises four distinct species, ...

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 ...

For 185 years, science has assumed there was only one species of king cobra. Herpetologist Gowri Shankar shares his near-death experience that led to a groundbreaking discovery for the snake world.

King cobras are highly venomous, so it’s nothing short of suicidal to sit inches from one’s face, staring into its eyes. Yet that’s what was required when a 10-foot long cobra ended up blindfolded by ...