Scorpion

Scorpions are animals that arouse interest in humans for the mere fact of being considered dangerous, poisonous and lethal. But beyond these perceptions, these arthropod arachnids feature some interesting, surprising and relevant facts not only as knowledge but for science as well.

Description
The Scorpion is an arachnid with a flat, narrow body, two lobster like claws, eight legs, and a segmented abdominal tail. Terminating in a venomous stinger supplied by a pair of poison glands, the tail is usually curved upward and forward over the back. Found in warm and dry tropical regions, including the southwestern United States, the scorpion is nocturnal and feeds mainly on spiders an insects. The young are born live and remain with the mother for a short period. When capturing a victim with its claws, the scorpion inflicts a disabling sting with its tail. The Scorpion tail delivers a lethal poison attack and its claws are extremely efficient at barrier destruction.