US EditionKing cobras turning up on trains in India: 6 passenger mistakes that make wildlife encounters riskier
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King cobras turning up on trains in India: 6 passenger mistakes that make wildlife encounters riskier
Stories of wildlife turning up in unexpected places often sound surreal. A king cobra on a train feels like one of those things that should not happen, until it does. A recent scientific study has documented exactly that in Goa, where king cobras have repeatedly been found near and even aboard trains. The research, based on 22 years of verified rescue records between 2002 and 2024, identified 47 confirmed sightings across the state, including se…
On the edge: researchers in India have found that snakes are increasingly driving trains in the country, which threatens the endangered species. According to the models, the king's cobra species should be most likely to be found in the interior of Goa, mainly in forest areas and near rivers and streams. According to the data, the locations near the railway facilities are significantly less suitable for the species because they are typically drie…
One of the world's most venomous snakes now travels by train. In the Indian state of Goa, it's no longer uncommon to encounter a king cobra next to you in a train compartment. It's a vulnerable species found primarily in the Western Ghats mountain range. The animal is known for its impressive length and […] Want to learn more about science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl .
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