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

When people think of dangerous snakes, the king cobra often comes to mind, known for its deadly venom and impressive size. However, the Indian cobra is far more lethal to humans. Both snakes belong to ...

The King cobra and spitting cobra are two of the most deadly snakes on Earth, both of which have their own deadly features. Although they both have deadly venom, they have vastly different behaviors, ...

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 ...

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 ...