Researchers used the Field Museum's snake collection to help discover that what they thought was one species making up king ...

Unlike most snakes, the king cobra is a single species under the genus ... often aiming for the eyes of its attacker. A direct hit can cause blurred vision and intense pain, but it’s usually ...

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

The king cobra, previously considered a single species, has been reclassified into four distinct species: Northern King Cobra, Sunda King Cobra, Western Ghats King Cobra, and Luzon King Cobra.

The king cobra is hailed as one of the smartest snakes due to its advanced hunting strategies, memory, nest protection, and adaptability. Found in Southeast Asia, it preys on other snakes and ...

While they haven’t slithered on earth for up to a century, some snake specimens at the Field Museum helped researchers discover four species of king cobra. Previously, all king cobras were ...