Cobra cannibalism more prevalent than previously thought. Researchers found that every cannibalism event found in Cape cobras was a male eating another male. Suggesting the practice might have come secondary to fights over resources or mating.

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Cobra cannibalism more prevalent than previously thought. Researchers found that every cannibalism event found in Cape cobras was a male eating another male. Suggesting the practice might have come secondary to fights over resources or mating.