Naja romani (SciiFii)

The European cobra (Naja romani) is a species of cobra that originally lived in Europe during the Pliocene and was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and introduced throughout the modern wetlands, forests, open woodlands, grasslands, shrublands, and scrublands across mainland Europe to help boost biodiversity. The European cobra is one of the largest true cobra species with a record length of 3.2 metres (10 feet). Although it prefers lowland forest and savanna habitats, this cobra is highly adaptable and can be found in drier climates within its geographical range. It is a very capable swimmer and is often considered to be semi-aquatic. The European cobra is a generalist in its feeding habits, having a highly varied diet: anything from large insects to small mammals and other reptiles. This species is alert, nervous and is considered to be a very dangerous snake. When cornered or molested, it will assume the typical cobra warning posture by raising its fore body off the ground, spreading a narrow hood, and hissing loudly. Bites to humans are less common than from African cobras due to various factors, though a bite from this species is a life-threatening emergency. The conservation status of the European cobra is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the European cobra's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
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