Researchers used the Field Museum's snake collection to help discover that what they thought was one species making up king ...

While men fell to bullets and bombs everywhere, the world’s longest venomous snake ever recorded was also caught in the ...

The king cobra, previously believed to be a single species, is now identified as a complex of four distinct species due to ...

Three new species of king cobras have recently been identified, and the Field Museum’s collection has been harboring one of ...

(From left) Dr. Rachunliu (Chun) G. Kamei, Research Associate Stephen Mahony and Dr. Sara Ruane hold a Ophiophagus Salvatana at the Field Museum, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. Researchers are ...

King cobras are shy, but they can become aggressive if threatened and deliver a significant amount of venom in a single bite ...

The world of venomous snakes rarely lacks excitement, but one of the most captivating hypothetical showdowns is between the ...

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The king cobra is hailed as one of the smartest snakes due to its advanced hunting strategies, memory, nest protection, and adaptability. Found in Southeast Asia, it preys on other snakes and ...

Cobras, with their signature hood and venom, are among the most fearsome snakes. The article explores seven of the most venomous species, including the King Cobra, Monocled Cobra, and Egyptian ...