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 ...

When one thinks of snakes, slithering, hissing, and maybe a little fear come first and foremost to mind. But what if we told ...

When it comes to animal intelligence, snakes are often overlooked, seen as instinctive and emotionless creatures. Yet, the king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) defies that reputation. Among over 3,000 ...