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Indian Cobra Taken in Bannerghatta National Park, Bangalore, India Geotagged,India,Indian Cobra,Naja naja Click/tap to enlarge

Indian Cobra

Taken in Bannerghatta National Park, Bangalore, India

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The Indian cobra also known as the Spectacled cobra, Asian cobra or Binocellate cobra is a species of the genus ''Naja'' found in the Indian subcontinent and a member of the "big four", the four species which inflict the most snakebites on humans in India. This snake is revered in Indian mythology and culture, and is often seen with snake charmers. It is now protected in India under the ''Indian Wildlife Protection Act'' .

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Species identified by AvinashKrishnan
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By AvinashKrishnan

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Uploaded Jan 6, 2014. Captured Oct 26, 2013 13:43 in Muninagara Trail, Bannerghatta National Park, Bangalore, Karnataka 562112, India.
  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/3158s
  • ISO1250
  • 250mm