What conservation status does the Cape Cobra (*Naja nivea*) currently maintain despite ongoing habitat encroachment?
Answer
Least Concern
Despite facing challenges such as habitat encroachment across its diverse range in southern Africa, the Cape Cobra currently holds a conservation status categorized as 'Least Concern.' This relatively stable status is primarily attributed to its classification as a definitive feeding generalist. Because *Naja nivea* is highly adaptable and can readily adjust its menu based on the local abundance of prey—consuming everything from rodents to insects and even carrion—it is less susceptible to localized extinction events caused by the disappearance of a single food source or habitat modification.
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