King cobras are the world's longest venomous snakes. So, imagine seeing one a few feet away as you embark on a train in India ...

You've probably heard stories about venomous snakes, maybe even shivered at the thought of encountering one. The king cobra ...

She chooses a well-drained spot, often below a large tree or a clump of bamboo. She then spends several days gathering leaves ...

You would be hard-pressed to find two snakes that evoke more fear than the black mamba and the king cobra. Both species are so venomous that they can easily kill a human, and, they both grow to over ...

“With the increased global availability of low-cost smartphones and social media in recent years, the number of reports of snakes on and around trains in India has increased, with three incidents ...

King cobras are impressive snakes known for their size and powerful venom. They hold the title of the largest venomous snakes ...

You probably know that the king cobra is the largest venomous snake known to humans, but what if this isn’t entirely true? It ...

Animal names often sound precise, but many are the result of early guesswork that never got corrected. Explorers, naturalists ...

King cobras are turning up on trains in India, and scientists now believe railways may be quietly moving these vulnerable snakes into unfamiliar habitats, raising new conservation and safety concerns.

King Cobra was considered the largest venomous snake to have ever roamed the face of the Earth. Due to its enormous length, ...

A recent study warning about king cobras being found aboard trains has drawn attention to how passengers react during wildlife encounters. Using these incidents as context, we look at six common human ...