A newly discovered scorpion species in Colombia has stunned scientists with its ability to spray venom, a behavior previously only recorded in two genera from North America and Africa. The species, ...

The venom of this scorpion is composed of two types: a transparent "pre-venom" and a denser, opaque venom. The first, less costly to produce, is often used as a first line of defense. The second ...

After anywhere between 5 months to 1 year, live young are born inside semi-transparent egg sacs ... Every type of scorpion has two pincers, eight legs, and a long, slender tail that arches ...