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 ...

Academy arachnologist Dr. Lauren Esposito and post-doc Dr. Stephanie Loria discovered a new species of scorpion belonging to one of the oldest lineages on Earth, known as the ghost scorpions.

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.

Scientists discover three species of the famous “Sydney funnel-web spider”, including a larger and more poisonous one in ...