An extremely rare fossil of an ancient venomous scorpion was unearthed at China's Jehol Biota and was a key species in the Cretaceous ecosystem.

Deep in the rainforests of Colombia, a scientist set out to study moths. While searching for copper, he found gold: a new scorpion capable of something almost unheard of—spraying venom. The newfound ...

This specimen, measuring 4 inches (10 cm), was much larger than most other scorpions of its time, which rarely exceeded half this size, and is distinguished by unique anatomical features. It ...

Fossilized scorpions are extremely rare. J. longchengi is only the fourth terrestrial species found in China. (Image credit: NIGPAS) J. longchengi was roughly 4 inches (10 centimeters) long, making it ...

Scientists have discovered a rare fossil of a giant, venomous scorpion that lived 125 million years ago, offering new insights into ancient ecosystems.

Read the following text and answer questions 1-9 below: [1] Driven by the demand for exotic pets, a growing global trade is putting rare spiders and scorpions at risk, warned a team of ...