Scientists have discovered a one-of-its-kind venom-spraying scorpion species in the rainforests of Colombia, capable of launching toxins several times its own body length. The new species Tityus ...

TUCSON — U.S. biologists said they have found a new species of scorpion that lives in close proximity to Tucson. According to United Press International the new species name is Vaejovis brysoni and ...

It's Scorpio season. Yes, the zodiac sign. So what better way to honor this water sign than by learning about the historic creatures that share its name? With more than 50 known species in the Valley ...

A scientist found some “large” forest creatures able to spray and flick venom and discovered a new species, a study said and video shows. Google Street View ...

Is this the newest member of the Arachnid Justice League? Maybe, but this newly discovered South American native packs a super-powered punch. A surprisingly lethal Buthid scorpion was recently ...

On Monday, a study published in the journal Zookeys formally recognized two new scorpion species in the Golden State. Small enough to crawl in the palm of your hand, the scorpions were found in the ...

In a forest of Tibet, a venomous creature tucked itself into a rocky crevice and waited for its next meal. Instead, a passing scientist noticed the reddish-brown predator. It turned out to be a new ...

Researchers at the University of São Paulo have discovered a molecule in arachnid venom that behaves like a commonly used chemotherapy drug for treating the disease. The venom of a scorpion native to ...

In a dark forest of Colombia, a “moderately large” creature maneuvered along the ground until something scooped it up and poked at it. Frightened, the dark brown animal tried to defend itself by ...

Scientists found a venomous creature with a regrown leg in a forest of Tibet and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Getty Images / iStockphoto In a forest of Tibet, a venomous creature ...