Cobra Capital of India: The tiny Indian village that is ruled by King Cobras and they are worshipped here

Agumbe, a village in Karnataka's Western Ghats, is known as the 'Cobra Capital of India' due to its high king cobra population and rich biodiversity. The Agumbe Rainforest Research Station studies and conserves these snakes, deeply rooted in local culture. The community's reverence for cobras aids conservation efforts, promoting peaceful coexistence and habitat protection.

Cobra Capital of India: The tiny Indian village that is ruled by King Cobras and they are worshipped here
Agumbe, a village in Karnataka's Western Ghats, is known as the 'Cobra Capital of India' due to its high king cobra population and rich biodiversity. The Agumbe Rainforest Research Station studies and conserves these snakes, deeply rooted in local culture. The community's reverence for cobras aids conservation efforts, promoting peaceful coexistence and habitat protection.