Deep in the forests of India and Southeast Asia lives one of the most famous snakes on Earth: the king cobra.

This is also the home of a very confused group of animals who are convinced that a king cobra is building something mysterious.

A throne? Perhaps.

A trap? Maybe.

A castle? Well … probably not.

When a king cobra begins carrying leaves and twigs to a clearing in the forest, a langur, an Indian giant squirrel, and a hornbill become determined to solve the mystery. But the truth turns out to be far more surprising—and far more heartwarming—than any of them imagined.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they explore the fascinating world of the king cobra.

Kids will discover:

• How king cobras create their famous hoods
• Why king cobras can sometimes look grown-ups right in the eye
• How king cobras use venom and powerful warning displays to protect themselves

Keep exploring:

• Download a king cobra coloring sheet
• Follow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspod
• Find more resources or request an animal at wildandkindkids.com

Learn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted:

• King Cobra (National Geographic Kids)
• Cobra | Amazing Animals from National Geographic Kids (Video)
• King Cobras (San Diego Zoo Wildlife Explorers)
• The King Cobra (Smithsonian National Zoo)