Scientists in Colombia have discovered a new species of scorpion, Tityus achilles, which can spray venom to defend itself ...

It also tells you not to mess with the animal that just stung you, which is why many animals use venomous stings to keep deadly predators away. Among these, the bark scorpion stands out.

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 ...

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

When a predator approaches, it changes its colour and its shape to blend in with its surroundings. The scorpion spider crab is covered in sharp spikes. These spikes enable the crabs to create ...

Whip scorpions, a group of arachnids ... yalchanchak species measures between 2.20-2.28 inches long. These predators are indiscriminate eaters, consuming anything they can subdue, including ...

Scorpions have poor eyesight and use a neat ... and determine whether it is bright enough out for predators to see them. They attack with stingers that inject a dose of paralyzing venom similar ...