Cape cobra
The Cape cobra (Naja nivea) is a cobra inhabiting the regions of South Africa. It averages 4 feet (120 cm) long but may grow to be 6 feet (180 cm) long. The color varies from location to location, and those from the Kalahari are normally yellow with brown speck uniformly all over the body.
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Scientific classification 
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| Unrecognized taxon (fix): | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Elapidae |
| Genus: | Naja |
| Subgenus: | Uraeus |
| Species: | N. nivea
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Coluber niveus Linnaeus, 1758 | |
Cape Cobra Media
Dark and mottled specimen from the vicinity of Cape Town
Mature Cape cobras in captivity – speckled colour variants in repose without spread hoods
A Cape cobra raiding a communal nest of sociable weavers
Verreaux's eagle-owl with Cape cobra prey
Forming a hood while crossing a waterbody: The inflated lung provides stability.
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References
- ↑ Naja nivea (TSN {{{ID}}}). Integrated Taxonomic Information System.
- ↑ Uetz, P. "Naja nivea". Reptile Database. The Reptile Database. Retrieved 24 March 2014.