The mighty king cobra — the world's longest venomous snake — is actually four distinct species, scientists have confirmed in a new study. For 188 years, the king cobra has been represented by a single ...

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

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 ...

King cobra and Gaboon viper are two of the most dangerous snakes on earth, and both of them have different characteristics. Both snakes inhabit different parts of the world, but they are similar when ...

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, ...

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 ...

Cobras are among the most iconic and feared snakes, instantly recognised by their dramatic hood displays, striking postures, and powerful venom. Found across Asia and Africa, these snakes hold a ...