Many snakes, like this Indian cobra (Naja naja) will use their venoms in self-defence, causing millions of bites every year. However, did their venoms evolve for this function? This new study ...

and the Indian Cobra (Naja naja). While both species are known for their hooded appearance and deadly venom, they have distinct differences in size, venom potency, behaviour, and habitat.

King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is the world's longest venomous snake and belongs to a separate genus, Ophiophagus. Other Cobras (such as the Indian Cobra, Naja naja) belong to the Naja genus.