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

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These animals have historically been feared for their lethal capabilities ... Also, they can range in size from the smallest species, pygmy cobras, which can reach up to 2 feet in length, to the king ...

As the Year of the Snake begins, researchers at the Field Museum are reclassifying dozens of king cobra specimens after ...

Both the king cobra and rattlesnake are highly evolved predators. However, the king cobra would likely win due to its superior size, speed, and partial immunity to venom. The king cobra's ...

Field Museum herpetologist Chun Kamei shows off an Ophiophagus salvatana, one of four species of king cobras. Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times Share While they haven’t slithered on earth for up to a ...

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 ...

(From left) Dr. Rachunliu (Chun) G. Kamei, Research Associate Stephen Mahony and Dr. Sara Ruane hold a Ophiophagus Salvatana at the Field Museum, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. Researchers are ...

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