Scientists have discovered the first South American scorpion known to spray venom, using a costly but effective defence ...

Newly described scorpion can spray and inject its venom — the first South American species known to do this. A scientist has discovered the first species of South American scorpion that sprays ...

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.

Several species of scorpion have a courtship ritual that appears to walk a fine line between wooing and attacking. A male scorpion will lead a female on a dance-like walk, known as a promenade à deux, ...