Scientists have discovered a one-of-its-kind venom-spraying scorpion species in the rainforests of Colombia, capable of launching toxins several times its own body length. The new species Tityus ...

On Monday, a study published in the journal Zookeys formally recognized two new scorpion species in the Golden State. Small enough to crawl in the palm of your hand, the scorpions were found in the ...

It's Scorpio season. Yes, the zodiac sign. So what better way to honor this water sign than by learning about the historic creatures that share its name? With more than 50 known species in the Valley ...

TUCSON — U.S. biologists said they have found a new species of scorpion that lives in close proximity to Tucson. According to United Press International the new species name is Vaejovis brysoni and ...

PHOENIX — Meet the Arizona Bark Scorpion -- the most common scorpion in the Phoenix area out of the 60+ species of scorpions found in Arizona. It also happens to be the most venomous and only lethal ...

A scientist found some “large” forest creatures able to spray and flick venom and discovered a new species, a study said and video shows. Google Street View ...

When Brian Hinds went out exploring in a small, isolated plot of land in Fresno County in 2020 and spotted a yellow scorpion lurking among piles of loose debris, he was confused. The hobbyist ...

Two new species of short-tailed whip scorpions have been found living deep inside the cool, humid caves of northeastern Brazil, a study reports. Whip scorpions are not true scorpions, but rather part ...

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