Video by joelsartore | We're thrilled to announce that the 12,000th species has joined the Photo Ark—a 25-year project to document every species living in captivity, showcasing the beauty of biodiversity and inspiring action to save wildlife. Photographed at the Arabian Wildlife Centre, in Sharjah, on my recent trip to the United Arab Emirates, lucky number 12,000 is the Arabian cobra! A member of the Naja genus, this stunning serpent is a venomous species endemic to the Arabian Peninsula. As a true cobra, this snake has the ability to raise a quarter of its body off the ground and flatten out its neck, making itself appear larger to potential predators. To see more species featured in the Photo Ark follow me, joelsartore. #12k #ArabianCobra #cobra #snake #serpent #venomous #reptile #animal #ArabianWildlifeCentre #UAE #milestone #PhotoArk