Animals frequently growl to display dominance, show aggression, and warn others to stay away. When we think of animals that growl, dogs, wolves, lions, tigers, and bears come to mind. However, in this ...

Forget the myth of silent snakes! These reptiles possess a surprising vocal range, from intimidating hisses and rattles to ...

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 ...

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.