King cobras defy the notion of snakes being purely instinctive. These intelligent reptiles demonstrate adaptive hunting ...

The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is certainly one of the most spectacular and famous snakes on earth. With its massive size, exceptionally specialized behavior, and special ecological function, the ...

Snakes are a dangerous species and brutal killers of Mother Nature. They are built to kill and don't provide any mercy to ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Wednesday marked the Lunar New Year and the beginning of the year of the snake, and the Field Museum of Natural History figured it made for a fitting time to talk about snakes. But ...

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 ...

Scientists identified four new species of king cobra from 154 museum specimens. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The mighty king ...