Who wins the deadly battle?
The king cobra is much larger, growing up to 19 feet long, the mongoose is only about 2.5 feet in length.
The mongoose is much faster, reaching speed of 20 mph, while the cobra moves slower and relies on striking.
The cobra uses deadly venom to kill its prey, while the mongoose relies on quick reflexes and strong bites.
The cobra spreads its hood, hisses, and rears up to intimidate enemies, but the mongoose isn't easily scared.
Unlike most animals, the mongoose has a natural resistance to snake venom, giving it a survival edge.
King cobra ambush their prey, striking when least expected, whereas mongoose actively chase and kill their targets.
The mongoose has powerful teeth that can crush bones, While the cobra bite is only lethal if it successfully injects venom