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Thai fireman Phinyo Pukphinyo shows his skills in handling a cobra at Bang Khen Fire and Rescue Station in Bangkok, Thailand, 06 September 2022. As monsoon storms between June and October cause widespread flooding across the country, it is common for people in Thailand's capital city of Bangkok to experience a spate of wildlife invasion in residential areas, in particular from snakes like pythons and cobras. According to the Bangkok Fire and Rescue Department, they receive between 150 to 200 emergency calls a day asking for help to catch invading snakes during the rainy season. About 60,000 of these animals are caught every year. Most of the creatures do not pose any danger to humans and were taken to wildlife shelters or released to the wild after being rescued by firefighters. The rapid pace of urban expansion has also increased the likelihood of encounters with these wild animals as their habitats are encroached by the development of the city towards wild areas. (Photo by Narong Sangnak/EPA/EFE)
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