No wonder the cobra ran away (er, slithered away?) in the first place; poor thing didn’t even have a name!
Animals
Genus Envy: The Cow Who Thinks It’s A Horse
A horse is a horse, of course, of course — unless it’s a bovine.
More Sad Baby Animal News: Only a Fortnight after Knut’s Death, the Berlin Zoo Loses a Young Elephant
We hope this isn’t becoming a (super sad) pattern.
What’s in a Name? 5 Finalist Names Chosen for Bronx Zoo Cobra
Zoo officials are siding with the cobra’s Egyptian heritage, and now the vote, once again, goes to the people. But what do the choices mean?
Latest Fad in China: Keychains Containing Live Turtles and Fish
Live turtles and fish to carry around on your key ring is a cute idea. Not so cute, though, for said turtles and fish.
A True Salty Dog: Pup Rescued After Three Weeks At Sea in Japan
A helicopter engaged in the massive search and rescue sweeps going on around Japan spotted the wreckage of a house at sea. And, to their great delight, a scrappy dog emerged from beneath the decapitated roof.
Now a National Celebrity, the Bronx Zoo Cobra Needs a Name
The Bronx Zoo has decided to give the cobra a proper name. But like the snake itself, what to call her is eluding zoo officials.
Update: German Polar Bear Knut Died By Drowning
Knut, the world’s most famous polar bear, died unexpectedly after drowning in his enclosed pool.
Forget Bed Bugs: Stink Bugs Are America’s Newest Pest
You’ve managed to win the fight against those blood-thirsty bed bugs who tried to take over your apartment.
Found: Lost Cobra, Bronx Zoo, Very Hungry
New Yorkers can now rest easy — the escaped Bronx Zoo Cobra has been found ssssafe and ssssound, and not at Yankee Stadium.
After Killing Trainer Last Year, Killer Whale Tilikum Returns to SeaWorld Show
Six-ton killer whale Tilikum is back performing Wednesday in the SeaWorld Orlando’s “Believe” show, after killing 40-year-old trainer Dawn Brancheau on Feb. 24, 2010.
Exclusive: 5 Questions with @BronxZoosCobra, the Runaway Snake with a Twitter Account
As the little snake continues its adventures in the Big Apple, the elusive cobra couldn’t slither away from NewsFeed’s questions.