Feared for deadly venom yet rich in cultural history, the Indian cobra and Egyptian cobra remain among the world’s most fascinating snakes. But their behaviour, hunting methods, and symbolism reveal a ...

While they haven’t slithered on earth for up to a century, some snake specimens at the Field Museum helped researchers discover four species of king cobra. Previously, all king cobras were considered ...

Snakes have been a major point of interest for humans over the years, especially those that are venomous. From all the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The species is native to the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe, ...

Chinese Cobra is one of the most identifiable venomous snakes found in East Asia and Southeast Asia. The scientific name of the Chinese Cobra is Naja atra. This snake belongs to the family of cobras.

A new study offers the first detailed look at king cobra combat. Video evidence reveals that when these snakes joust there is no venom—just a ritualized fight for mating rights. King cobras (like this ...