India's cobras share genetic ties across the mainland, while Sri Lankan cobras form a distinct genetic lineage

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The spectacled cobra (Naja naja) is one of India's "big four" snakes responsible for most serious snakebite cases. It is currently considered one species, which lives across much of South Asia, with regional differences in color, hood markings and venom. However, it's still uncle

The spectacled cobra (Naja naja) is one of India's "big four" snakes responsible for most serious snakebite cases. It is currently considered one species, which lives across much of South Asia, with regional differences in color, hood markings and venom. However, it's still uncle This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking insect. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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