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Why does a cobra have a hood?

The cobra's hood is created by many elongated ribs that are capable of extending the looser skin on the neck outwards. Cobras do this whenever they are disturbed or feel that they are in danger. By doing so they can make themselves look larger than they really are and potentially unnerve a predator or foe.

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Why is my car smoking under the hood?

The most common cause of smoke under the hood is small amounts of motor oil or other fluids accidentally spilled or leaking from a bad gasket or seal onto a hot engine or the exhaust system. Engine coolant, power steering, brake and transmission fluid are some of the other fluids.

Which snake is the king of all snakes?

What is the king cobra? The king cobra-one of the most venomous snakes on the planet-can literally "stand up" and look a full-grown person in the eye. When confronted, they can lift up to a third of its body off the ground and still move forward to attack. Then, do cobras live together? A Group of King Cobras is called a 'Quiver'. Despite the King Cobras fearsome reputation, it is generally a shy and reclusive animal, avoiding confrontation with people as much as possible.

By Josh Dohse

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