Cobra vs. Mongoose | National Geographic

What part of the human body does a spectacled cobra's venom primarily attack?

• The brain

• The heart

• The nerves

• The lungs

Which of the following adaptations helps the Indian Grey Mongoose hunt venomous snakes like the cobra?

• Strong claws for digging

• Excellent camouflage to hide

• Thick hide and lightning-fast reflexes

• Ability to fly short distances

How does a cobra typically try to warn a predator before striking?

• By rattling its tail

• By changing its skin color

• By expanding its hood and hissing

• By playing dead

What is the ultimate outcome of the encounter between the mongoose and the cobra?

• The cobra successfully escapes

• The mongoose is bitten and retreats

• The mongoose catches and eats the cobra

• They both go their separate ways