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Scientists Confirm Four Different King Cobra Species After 188 Years of Mystery
A recent study has confirmed that the King Cobra, previously thought to be a single species, is actually made up of four distinct species. After 188 years of uncertainty, scientists identified the Northern, Sunda, Western Ghats, and Luzon King Cobras based on genetic differences and physical characteristics. This discovery helps explain the variati...
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New Himalayan Snake Species Named After Hollywood Actor Leonardo DiCaprio
A new genus and snake species discovered in the Himalayas has been named after the Academy Award-winning Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio.
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Deadly Viper On The Rise: Bangladesh Grapples With Snake Crisis
Despite the species being protected under the Wildlife Act, its population expansion has led to more indiscriminate killings.
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Video: Bengaluru Woman Finds Live Cobra In Amazon Package, Company Responds
The snake has been identified as a possible Spectacled Cobra, a highly venomous snake species indigenous to Karnataka.
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New Species Of Giant Green Anaconda Discovered In Ecuador's Rainforest
Researchers in the Amazon have discovered the world's largest snake species - an enormous green anaconda - in Ecuador's rainforest that split off from its closest relatives 10 million years ago though they still nearly look identical to this day.
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26-Foot-Long Anaconda Discovered In Amazon Rainforest Is The World's Biggest Snake
The species was found during filming for National Geographics Disney+ series 'Pole to Pole' with Will Smith.
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Cobra, Krait Venom Found In Samples From Elvish Yadav's Rave Party
In a fresh breakthrough in the Elvish Yadav snake venom-rave party case, the police today said that a forensic investigation has revealed the use of venom of cobra and krait species of snakes in samples seized from the party.
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New Snake Species Found In Peru Named After Harrison Ford
Scientists working in Peru have named a new species of snake after Harrison Ford in honor of the "Indiana Jones" actor's support for conservation work.
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"Nightmare": US Woman Returns From Vacation, Finds Snake In Her Toilet
The woman initially thought it was a rattlesnake, however, when the snake-catcher came to her residence, he understood that it was an "entirely different species - a beautiful black and pink Coachwhip."
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Video: Snakes Slither Out Of Woman's Luggage At Chennai Airport
At least 22 snakes of different species were recovered at Chennai airport from a woman passenger who arrived from Malaysia on Friday.
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Chef Releases 20 Cockroaches In Pub Kitchen After Argument With Boss Over Pay
The 25-year-old chef entered the pub premises and released at least 20 non-native species of cockroaches that are ''used to feed snakes and tarantulas.''
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"Looks Can Be Deceiving": Old Video Of Ball Python That Resembles A Banana Stuns Internet
This unique snake species is called Banana Ball Python, because of the yellow and brown markings that make it look like a ripe banana.
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Python Claimed By Locals To Be Bigger Than Anaconda Worshipped In Madhya Pradesh
Anacondas are a group of large snakes, which are found in South America. Four species are currently recognised.
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Forest Officer Asks Twitter To Guess Snake Species, Post Goes Viral
The photo led to a guessing game on Twitter, but many users were able to correctly identify the snake by king cobra.
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Cottonmouth Snake Eats Python In Florida, Chilling X-Ray Reveals Bones
The Burmese python is a large non-venomous species considered invasive in Florida. They have been damaging the wetland ecosystem for decades.
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Scientists Confirm Four Different King Cobra Species After 188 Years of Mystery
A recent study has confirmed that the King Cobra, previously thought to be a single species, is actually made up of four distinct species. After 188 years of uncertainty, scientists identified the Northern, Sunda, Western Ghats, and Luzon King Cobras based on genetic differences and physical characteristics. This discovery helps explain the variati...
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New Himalayan Snake Species Named After Hollywood Actor Leonardo DiCaprio
A new genus and snake species discovered in the Himalayas has been named after the Academy Award-winning Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio.
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Deadly Viper On The Rise: Bangladesh Grapples With Snake Crisis
Despite the species being protected under the Wildlife Act, its population expansion has led to more indiscriminate killings.
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Video: Bengaluru Woman Finds Live Cobra In Amazon Package, Company Responds
The snake has been identified as a possible Spectacled Cobra, a highly venomous snake species indigenous to Karnataka.
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New Species Of Giant Green Anaconda Discovered In Ecuador's Rainforest
Researchers in the Amazon have discovered the world's largest snake species - an enormous green anaconda - in Ecuador's rainforest that split off from its closest relatives 10 million years ago though they still nearly look identical to this day.
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26-Foot-Long Anaconda Discovered In Amazon Rainforest Is The World's Biggest Snake
The species was found during filming for National Geographics Disney+ series 'Pole to Pole' with Will Smith.
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Cobra, Krait Venom Found In Samples From Elvish Yadav's Rave Party
In a fresh breakthrough in the Elvish Yadav snake venom-rave party case, the police today said that a forensic investigation has revealed the use of venom of cobra and krait species of snakes in samples seized from the party.
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New Snake Species Found In Peru Named After Harrison Ford
Scientists working in Peru have named a new species of snake after Harrison Ford in honor of the "Indiana Jones" actor's support for conservation work.
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"Nightmare": US Woman Returns From Vacation, Finds Snake In Her Toilet
The woman initially thought it was a rattlesnake, however, when the snake-catcher came to her residence, he understood that it was an "entirely different species - a beautiful black and pink Coachwhip."
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Video: Snakes Slither Out Of Woman's Luggage At Chennai Airport
At least 22 snakes of different species were recovered at Chennai airport from a woman passenger who arrived from Malaysia on Friday.
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Chef Releases 20 Cockroaches In Pub Kitchen After Argument With Boss Over Pay
The 25-year-old chef entered the pub premises and released at least 20 non-native species of cockroaches that are ''used to feed snakes and tarantulas.''
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"Looks Can Be Deceiving": Old Video Of Ball Python That Resembles A Banana Stuns Internet
This unique snake species is called Banana Ball Python, because of the yellow and brown markings that make it look like a ripe banana.
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Python Claimed By Locals To Be Bigger Than Anaconda Worshipped In Madhya Pradesh
Anacondas are a group of large snakes, which are found in South America. Four species are currently recognised.
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Forest Officer Asks Twitter To Guess Snake Species, Post Goes Viral
The photo led to a guessing game on Twitter, but many users were able to correctly identify the snake by king cobra.
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Cottonmouth Snake Eats Python In Florida, Chilling X-Ray Reveals Bones
The Burmese python is a large non-venomous species considered invasive in Florida. They have been damaging the wetland ecosystem for decades.
