King Cobras (Ophiophagus bungarus): facts, sounds & photos

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King Cobras (Ophiophagus bungarus) lives in areas south of Kra Isthmus across Southeast Asia. It feeds on other snakes.

Fascinating facts about the King Cobras

It is found from southern Thailand to islands of the southern Philippines.
Juveniles have up to 87 narrow pale bands, which are reduced in adults.
It has 11 pterygoid teeth, fewer than the 18–21 in O. hannah.
Since its taxonomic split, the species hasn’t been reassessed, leaving it officially listed as Vulnerable and reminding us that hidden diversity can mask urgent conservation needs.

RangeSoutheast Asia

Habitatareas south of Kra Isthmus

Dietother snakes

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