"King Cobra: Beyond the Myth – 4 Hidden Species & Deadly Secrets" 

"Scientists reveal shocking discoveries about the king cobra – what we still don’t know!" 

"Not Just One – But FOUR King Cobra Species?" 

For centuries, only 1 species was recognized. Dr. Gauri Shankar’s 10-year study uncovered 4 distinct specie

"Opiophagus Kalinga: A Western Ghats Exclusive" 

– Found only in India’s Western Ghats. Named after Karnataka’s local term for king cobra: Kalinga.

"1836: The Danish Scientist Who Started It All" 

Danish researcher Theodore Edward Kendra first documented the king cobra. But his work missed the hidden diversity revealed 200 years later.

"King Cobra vs. Cobra: What’s the Difference?" 

 King cobras build nests for eggs; cobras don’t. King cobras live in remote forests; cobras adapt to human areas.

"India’s ‘Big Four’ – But Where’s the King Cobra?" 

Big Four (Indian Cobra, Russell’s Viper, etc.) cause 90% of deaths.King cobra bites are rarer but deadlier – no antivenom!

"No Cure? India’s King Cobra Antivenom Gap" 

 India uses 1 polyvalent antivenom for the Big Four. No specific antivenom exists for king cobra bites.

"DNA Unlocks King Cobra Mysteries" 

 Dr. SR Ganesh studied 200+ king cobra genomes. Found genetic differences across regions.

"King Cobra: The Snake That Builds Nests" 

Only snake to construct nests and guard eggs fiercely. Adaptation for survival in high-altitude forests.

"Ghosts of the Forest: Why We Rarely See Them" 

 Prefer remote, dense forests   Avoid humans – but habitat loss threatens this balance.

"Will Hidden Species Go Extinct Before We Study Them?" 

 Habitat destruction risks undiscovered species. Urgent need for conservation and research funding.

"Protect the King: What Can We Do?" 

Support genomic research for better antivenom.Preserve forests to save the Western Ghats’Kalinga.