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 ...

King cobras are turning up on trains in India, and scientists now believe railways may be quietly moving these vulnerable snakes into unfamiliar habitats, raising new conservation and safety concerns.

“With the increased global availability of low-cost smartphones and social media in recent years, the number of reports of ...

The king cobra holds the record as the longest venomous snake, at 18.7 feet long. As apex predators, they prey on other snakes, shaping local ecosystems and venomous-snake populations. Read on to ...