King Cobras
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King cobra
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Habitat
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● King cobras are found in forests, grasslands,
and swamps in Southeast Asia, India, and
southern China.
● They prefer areas with dense vegetation and
access to water.
What Do King Cobras Eat?
King cobras primarily eat other snakes,
including both venomous and non-venomous
species.
They also eat lizards, birds, and small
mammals.
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Their diet helps control the populations of
these animals in their habitat.
Hunting Skills
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● King cobras use their excellent sense of smell and
vision to locate prey.
● They have potent venom which they inject through
their fangs to immobilize their prey.
● Once their prey is captured, they swallow it whole.
○ Despite being powerful predators, king cobras have
natural enemies.
○ Their main enemies include the mongoose, which is
resistant to snake venom, and large birds of prey.
○ Humans also pose a threat to king cobras through habitat
destruction and hunting.
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Enemies of the King Cobra
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Fun Facts About King Cobras
King cobras can "stand up" by lifting the front third of their
body off the ground.
They can spread their hood to appear larger and more
intimidating.
King cobras are the only snakes that build nests for their eggs.
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Why Are King Cobras Important?
King cobras help
control the
populations of other
snakes and small
animals, maintaining
the balance of their
ecosystems.
They are an important
part of their habitat's
food web.
King cobras are
also significant in
cultural stories and
traditions in many
parts of Asia.
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What is a King Cobra?
� The king cobra is the longest venomous snake in the world.
� It can grow up to 18 feet long!
� King cobras are known for their majestic appearance and
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deadly venom.
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Thank you!
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