India is home to more than 300 species of snakes. But there are four particular species which dominate the newspaper ...

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. The Western Ghats King Cobra (Ophiophagus kaalinga)—a vulnerable king ...

A fossil snake discovered in India may have reached nearly 50 feet long, offering new clues about giant predators in ancient ...

India has one of the world's most diversified snake populations. The country is home to hundreds of snake species, both venomous and non-venomous, due to its diverse ecosystems, which span from ...

King cobras, the world’s longest venomous snakes, are popping up in parts of India where they have no business being—and it turns out they may be inadvertently boarding trains to get there. In ...

Cobras are considered to be among the most recognised venomous snakes in the world. Their ability to stand tall and create a hood around their necks. For this reason, these two species have been a ...