Mamba (Noun)
Meaning
Arboreal snake of central and southern Africa whose bite is often fatal.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The black mamba is an agile and venomous snake found in the savannas and woodlands of central and southern Africa.
- Black mambas are highly arboreal, often resting and hunting in trees where their agility gives them a strong advantage.
- Due to the potent neurotoxic venom of the black mamba, bites from this snake are often fatal if left untreated.
- Experts warn hikers and travelers in central and southern Africa to be wary of the deadly black mamba.
- While many legends surround the dreaded green mamba, research has shown the snake to be less aggressive than the black mamba.