Opinion

Poor King Cobra

Most snakes hiss, king cobra growls. Its hood anatomy is dramatic, all the more imposing for it being able to lift one-third of its body (running up to 18 feet) into the air. And ...
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In a significant public health initiative, the Gujarat government is set to introduce anti-venom developed exclusively from the venom of snake species native to the state. The move is aimed at ...
The king cobra is the world’s longest venomous snake, sometimes reaching 18 feet, but it’s surprisingly light, usually around 13 pounds. Its strength lies in its venom and reach, not bulk. The honey ...
Gujarat's Initiative Against Snakebite Deaths Gandhinagar, Feb 23: The Gujarat government is set to introduce an anti-venom ...
The study shows how snake-rescue NGOs not only help with saving snakes, but also in long-term species monitoring.
King cobras in Goa are expanding their habitats with trains acting as conduits, a study reveals. Researchers found that the reptiles are inadvertently traveling via trains, impacting their ...
When a king cobra turns up at places it should not be in, the explanation may not always be habitat loss or climate change.
New cobra lily species Arisaema siahaense discovered in Siaha district, Mizoram by Botanical Survey of India researchers.
A stunt with a snake took a tragic turn for an intoxicated man who paid for it with his life in the Indian city of Virar, ...