King cobras defy the notion of snakes being purely instinctive. These intelligent reptiles demonstrate adaptive hunting strategies, planning, and patience. They exhibit memory and recognition, even ...

While most snakes rely on natural cavities or abandoned burrows to lay their eggs, king cobras build a nest. It’s a laborious process that could take up to two whole weeks to complete. From Into the ...

For 185 years, science has assumed there was only one species of king cobra. Herpetologist Gowri Shankar shares his near-death experience that led to a groundbreaking discovery for the snake world.