Researchers Discover Record King Cobra Nest with 72 Eggs and Two Guarding Snakes in China
Researchers in Yunnan, China, discovered three king cobra nests between 2020 and 2025, including one near Kunming containing a record 72 eggs—nearly twice the usual number. Two adult king cobras were observed guarding this large nest, a rare behavior that adds to limited knowledge of the species' reproductive habits. The nests, built from local vegetation like pine needles and bamboo leaves, provide new insights into king cobra nesting outside previously documented regions in China.
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moneycontrol broke this story on 22 Aug, 10:45 am. Other outlets followed.