chapter 1 Cobras in action It’s early dawn A female cobra guards its clutch of eggs Its sharp eyes watch for danger Soon a wild pig comes near The snake lifts its body It spreads its hood wide and hisses The young pig doesn’t know it’s in danger It’s hungry and wants the eggs 4
A Blinding Attack The cobra stays tall and takes aim at the pig It spits venom The stream of venom hits the pig’s eyes The pig can’t see It squeals in pain and blindly runs off The snake and its eggs are safe But the cobra stays alert for the next danger 7
