How cobras developed flesh-eating venom
A University of Queensland-led international study has revealed how one of the world's most feared types of snakes – cobras – developed their potent venom.
A University of Queensland-led international study has revealed how one of the world's most feared types of snakes – cobras – developed their potent venom.
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Most venomous snakes are legendary for their lethal bites, but not all. Some spit defensively. Bruce Young, from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, explains that some cobras defend themselves by spraying debilitating ...
Plants & Animals
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