TED: A king cobra bite -- and a scientific discovery | Gowri Shankar

What is the scientific name of the king cobra and what does it mean?

Describe the circumstances of the teacher's near-death experience with the king cobra.

What are some of the threats faced by king cobras as mentioned in the text?

What did the teacher discover about the king cobra species after their research?

How does the teacher's discovery impact conservation efforts for king cobras?

Why is it important to resolve species confusion in king cobras?

What actions has the Kalinga Foundation taken to help king cobras?