Research proves four distinct species of the King Cobra after 185 years.
Dr. P Gowri Shankar and team bring laurels to Karnataka!
historic Discovery
New species announcement of the King Cobra
Kālinga Foundation is proud to announce the taxonomic revision of the King Cobra Ophiophagus hannah (Cantor, 1836) species complex (Reptilia: Serpentes: Elapidae), with the description of four new species.
Discovery Team
Dr. Gowri Shankar & Team
Dr. P Gowri Shankar Wildlife Biologist and Conservationist, Founder – Kālinga Centre for Rainforest Ecology and Kālinga Foundation, has been at the forefront of pioneering initiatives towards wildlife, ecology and bio-diversity augmentation.
Impact
The discovery enlightens the understanding of the King Cobra, its evolution and presence in the Rainforests. It also throws light on the role it plays as a key contributor to the ecological balance and habitat health in its natural environs.
Acceptance by World Scientific Journal
European Journal of Taxonomy
The European Journal of Taxonomy cites the findings, and has announced the taxonomic revision of the King Cobra Ophiophagus hannah (Cantor, 1836) species complex (Reptilia: Serpentes: Elapidae), with the description of four new species.
New Species Announcement event
Kālinga Foundation is proud to announce the taxonomic revision of the King Cobra Ophiophagus hannah (Cantor, 1836) species complex (Reptilia: Serpentes: Elapidae), with the description of four new species. This research is pivotal and significant in accelerating conservation efforts of the species and the ecosystem.
The finding of new species in the currently listed ‘vulnerable’ species, will play a crucial role in saving lives, while also protecting this endemic species, a critical contributor of wellness of the rainforest ecosystem.
