King cobras (Ophiophagus hannah) are endemic to the forests and swamps of Asia, with a range that spans from the Indian ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Scientists recently split the king cobra into four separate ...

The king cobra is the longest venomous snake alive today, but it is not the largest venomous snake to have ever existed.

The natural world amazes with dramatic battles between its most dangerous animals. Two such creatures, the Poison Dart Frog and the King Cobra, are known for their deadly venom and unique defense ...

India is home to many snake species, some of them highly venomous. Here’s a look at some of the most venomous snakes found in ...