Snakes are admired for their beauty and significance in ecosystems. Across the globe, species like the blue coral snake, San ...

The king cobra is hailed as one of the smartest snakes due to its advanced hunting strategies, memory, nest protection, and adaptability. Found in Sou ...

Researchers used the Field Museum's snake collection to help discover that what they thought was one species making up king cobras is actually four. They noticed differences in bands — one specimen ...

Three new species of king cobras have recently been identified, and the Field Museum’s collection has been harboring one of ...

The king cobra is likely a ‘royal family’ of four species The king cobra is likely a ‘royal family’ of four species Cannibal cobras: Male snakes eat each other shockingly often Cannibal ...

But while talking about snakes in general with Field Museum scientists would surely be fascinating unto itself, in this case, the subject is a huge discovery about king cobras. The Field Museum ...

King cobras are shy, but they can become aggressive if threatened and deliver a significant amount of venom in a single bite ...