Scorpions have survived for more than 400 million years and endured five mass extinctions, but habitat destruction, climate change and overharvesting now pose significant threats to their survival.

The Beaver State is full of creatures that can elude even the most seasoned Oregonian. Some tend to stay hidden within the state's wet forests and rocky desert climates, and among them is the scorpion ...

They have a venomous stinger on one end, pincers on the other and a segmented body with eight legs and a bunch of eyes in the middle. They're spiders' even more frightening arachnid cousins. And as ...

From bees and snakes to scalding heat, there are plenty of things to be on the lookout for outside. Does that include scorpions? Here's what Georgians need to know: How many species of scorpions are ...

They are arachnids with stingers and they can glow in UV light. If you haven’t guessed it, we’re talking about all things scorpions. Like most other creepy crawlers in Georgia, scorpions are most ...

Scorpions‘ ancestors first appeared around 450 million years ago. That’s as old as sharks, older than dinosaurs, and even older than trees. Scorpions evolved from these early arthropods, known as ...

A scorpion skittering across your floor is more than just creepy. While Florida is famous for the sun and sand, it’s what lives amongst us that brings discomfort to many. Florida has several species ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. Border Patrol agent who tried to import rare tortoises in a box labeled "scorpions" pleaded guilty on Tuesday to animal-trafficking charges, the Justice Department said.