​Ophiophagus kaalinga

  • Karnataka's king cobra, found in the Western Ghats and known locally as 'Kaalinga Sarpa,' was officially named as Ophiophagus Kaalinga.
  • Until now, the king cobra was considered a single species, but DNA research identified four distinct lineages, with Kaalinga representing the Western Ghats lineage.
  • King Cobras are found in thick forests and plains in India, Southern China, and Southeast Asia.
  • Besides the Western Ghats, they are found in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
  • King Cobra is the longest venomous snake on the planet, reaching up to 18 ft.
  • They mainly feed on other snakes — both venomous and non-venomous.
  • The discovery of four king cobra species could ....
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