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 ...

King cobras are spreading to different parts of India by hitching rides on some of the country’s busiest railway networks, a ...

Coral and king snakes may look alike at first glance, but they differ greatly in behavior and survival strategies. Both are brightly colored and native to North America, but only the coral snake is ...

When it comes to animal intelligence, snakes are often overlooked, seen as instinctive and emotionless creatures. Yet, the king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) defies that reputation. Among over 3,000 ...

On India’s railways, stowaways are not limited to ticketless passengers. Some arrive without limbs, luggage or much interest ...