The race for time to save King Cobra

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IN the Philippines, the hunt for the King Cobra is on—not to kill or extinguish them—but to save the species from extinction.

One of the rarest of apex predators that lurks in the forest, finding the King Cobra is easier said than done—and catching a live specimen—including one that was newly discovered by scientists to be endemic to the Philippines, particularly Luzon—is a risky business.

PROTECTING snakes and communities through citizen science and education, aimed at reducing snakebite risks and fostering safe coexistence, the King Cobra Initiative Philippines is tapping netizens to find King Cobra.Jazz T.

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Author / Journalist: Jonathan L. Mayuga

Category: BusinessStartups

Markets: PhilippinesBangladeshBhutanBruneiCambodiaChinaIndiaIndonesiaMalaysiaMyanmarNepalSingaporeThailandVietnam

Topics: Initiative Endemic Philippines Cobras Found Snakes Other King Cobra Species Luzon

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Published On: 2024-11-09 @ 16:02:00 (3 days ago)

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