Species that possess venom are some of the most badass in the animal world. Now, a new member has joined their ranks – a ...

"Most scorpions are likely capable of spraying venom. They just don't do it. This extreme behavioral response is only known ...

A Colombian scorpion that is new to science can spray venom from its stinger to hit something up to 35 centimetres away rather than always having to inject it. The tactic is thought to be a way of ...

Sure enough, the scorpions from La Vega had distinct looks and behavior, the study said. Laborieux quickly realized he’d discovered a new species: Tityus achilles, or Achilles’ scorpion.

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