The northeastern state of Manipur contains the amazing freshwater body of Loktak Lake, known for its perfect circular floating islands called phumdis. The phumdis, which are masses of vegetation, soil, and organic matter, form an incredibly unique landscape that can be seen from outer space. Referred to as India’s “floating lake”, the Loktak Lake contains […]
The king cobra is one of the most feared and scientifically fascinating reptiles on Earth. Recognised as the world’s longest venomous snake, it can grow beyond 18 feet and deliver a powerful neurotoxic venom capable of killing large animals. Despite its deadly reputation, the species is naturally shy and usually avoids confrontation with humans. King […]
In the span of one month, ten most venomous snakes including nine king cobras and one monocled cobra have been found in and around Kathmandu. These normally tropical and humid dwellers such as paddy fields, swamps, and mangrove forests were found startlingly near the Himalayan region, mere 160 kilometers away from Mount Everest. In the […]
A battle between a King cobra and an alligator would depend on their special strengths. The world’s longest venomous snake, the King cobra, employs speed, agility, and highly toxic venom to attack rapidly. Its venom, which can be used to kill an elephant, attacks the nervous system. The alligator, in contrast, depends on its huge […]
King cobra and White-Tailed Mongoose are among the deadliest species, due to their exceptional ability and adaptation that renders them superlative masters of nature. Following is a comparison of a number of aspects that would be supreme in the event of a fight, like size, speed, agility, venom, and bite. Discover the comparison between these […]
