A long-lost city dating back some 2,400 years has been discovered next to a temple dedicated to the ancient Egyptian cobra ...

After tallying 60,000 votes the public has decided that the Bronx Zoo's world famous Egyptian cobra will be called Mia, inspired by the phrase "missing in action." ...

The 'rediscovery' of the ancient city of Imet, in Egypt's eastern Nile Delta, has been hailed a landmark historical find.

March 31, 2011 -- The venomous Bronx Zoo Egyptian cobra that alarmed and delighted New Yorkers when it escaped from its enclosure was found today, ending a six day search for the celebrated snake.

Though the roughly 20-inch-long Egyptian cobra -- a highly venomous species of snake -- has been unaccounted for since Friday afternoon, zoo officials say they’re confident it hasn’t gone far ...