Snakes have always captivated and intimidated humans, and few command as much respect as the King Cobra and the Rock Python. Both inhabit territories in South and Southeast Asia, and both are apex ...

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 ...

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 ...

In India, snakebites cause more deaths than all other forms of human-wildlife conflict combined, with some 40,000 to 60,000 fatalities annually. For every death, there are another nine cases of severe ...

From village rooftops to forest releases, rescuers in India’s Western Ghats race to safely handle king cobras, revealing how ...

Some places on Earth look harmless at first glance, sunlit beaches, quiet riverbanks, lush forests, or dramatic deserts. But ...