Many snakes, like this Indian cobra (Naja naja) will use their venoms in self-defence, causing millions of bites every year. However, did their venoms evolve for this function? This new study ...

Among the most iconic venomous snakes are the King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) and the Indian Cobra (Naja naja). While both species are known for their hooded appearance and deadly venom ...

True cobras, the Indian cobra (Naja naja) being an example, are a part of the Naja genus and have certain common characteristics with a wide hood and highly virulent neurotoxic venom. The king ...

The Indian Spectacled Cobra (Naja naja) is listed under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, which grants it the highest level of legal protection in India. Mishandling or harming such ...

King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is the world's longest venomous snake and belongs to a separate genus, Ophiophagus. Other Cobras (such as the Indian Cobra, Naja naja) belong to the Naja genus.