A pattern began to emerge. The king cobras from the Philippines were genetically and visually distinct. Researchers realized they’d discovered a new species: Ophiophagus salvatana, or the Luzon ...

The king cobra and armed spiders are two of the most venomous predators in the animal kingdom that are both equipped with deadly venom and unique predatory abilities. The King cobra, one of the ...

The king cobra, at 18 feet, is the world's largest venomous snake, utilizing neurotoxic venom to kill large prey. Armed spiders, with smaller size and agility, employ venom for immobilizing ...