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Feathers Vs. Fangs: Secretary Bird and Cobra Duke it Out

By Ashley Haugen

Published September 18, 2025 Runtime 1:06

In the African grasslands, most animals avoid the cobra’s deadly strike. Veomous, fast, and feared, it rules the ground it slithers on. But one bird doesn’t back away. It runs toward the danger. The secretary bird, elegant yet lethal, is built to take down snakes. Watch today’s video to see who will reign supreme.

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Ashley Haugen

Ashley Haugen is the editor of A-Z Animals. She's a lifelong animal lover with an affinity for dogs, cows and chickens. When she's not immersed in A-Z-Animals.com (her favorite editorial job of her 25-year career), she can be found on the hiking trails of Middle Tennessee or hanging out with her family, both human and furry.

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