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6 most venomous snakes found in IndiaIndia is home to some of the world’s deadliest snakes, many of which are commonly found near farms, forests, villages and even residential ...
Forget king cobras, this extinct Greek snake may have been far heavier than living vipersFossilized remains of Laophis crotaloides, an extinct snake species from Greece, suggest it was significantly larger than modern vipers, po...
Faking death, tentacle traps, spider tails: Inside the minds of the world's most cunning snakesSnakes are not just scary, they are strategic. Some species use mind games and fake moves to survive. The King Cobra varies hunting tactics...
This surreal floating lake in India is visible from space but beneath its drifting islands lives one of the world’s most feared snakesManipur’s Loktak Lake is unlike any other lake in India. Known for its floating circular islands called phumdis, the lake is also home to t...
Meet Dr. Roshini, Kerala only woman forest officer, who catches Kings Cobra, Pythons & Rat Snakes with bare handsRoshni, a beat forest officer in Kerala, recently achieved a milestone. She rescued her first king cobra. Roshni is the only woman snake ca...
Man exposes himself to lethal snake venom 856 times; helps scientists develop world's 'most broadly effective' antidoteScientists have developed a potentially universal antivenom. This uses antibodies from Timothy Friede, who self-immunized against snake ven...
5 most dangerous cobra species: A single bite can kill you in hoursCobras are among the deadliest snakes, with venom capable of causing paralysis and death within hours. These five cobra species possess hig...
King Cobra’s Secrets Revealed: New study breaks 180-year-old belief about the world’s most venomous snakeResearchers discovered four distinct species of king cobra. The king cobra was previously thought to be a single species. The study involve...
10-foot long King Cobra found in Delhi: Here's how it travelled over 350 km from Uttarakhand to ChanakyapuriKing Cobra Found in Delhi: A 10-foot long king cobra was rescued from a tree in New Delhi's Chanakyapuri, marking the first sighting of thi...
- Mangaluru's Pilikula to get hippos, Asiatic lions
The Pilikula Nisargadhama is all set to welcome new guests to its sprawling zoo.
King cobras fall into pit, female swallows mateWas it a common case of cannibalism in the animal kingdom or a sacrifice to preserve its kind? Residents of the suburb of Guduvanchery rece...
- New life, new hope for Manas National Park
Western Assam’s Manas National Park which also covers a part of Bhutan has excited conservationists.
55 species of herpetofauna found in Manas landscapeThe survey was part of a trans-boundary conservation initiative funded and led by the park authorities of Manas National Park, India and Ro...
Quick getaways from Delhi, Mumbai and BangaloreGet set for some hilly views and tranquil surroundings as you make way to Spiti in Himachal Pradesh.
King Cobra not on the verge of extinction in India: Environment ministry"The Indian crocodile and the King Cobra are presently not on the verge of extinction," environment minister Jayanthi Natarajan said.
Indian crocodile, king cobra face extinction threatThe Indian crocodile (mugger ), King cobra, the South Andaman krait, four types of turtle — Bengal Roof Turtle, Red-crowned Roofed Turtle, ...
Mining taking heavy toll on Goa's wildlife: EnvironmentalistsIncessant digging that had been taking place around Goa's forests in search for iron ore has taken a heavy toll on wild animals and other s...
King Cobra faces loss of habitatThe King Cobra, world's longest venomous snake found predominantly in Indian rain forests, are increasingly threatened due to loss of habit...
- Dead tiger in Sunderbans had swallowed king cobra
The 14-year-old tiger that was found dead two days ago in Sunderbans of West Bengal had swallowed two snakes, including a venomous king cob...
- Rare female king cobra dies in zoo
A rare 12-foot long female king cobra, which was under treatment at the government zoological park here, died on Thursday evening.