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Males of newly described Australian burrowing scorpions have a big tail to tell

One of two new species of the mysterious Urodacus genus of burrowing scorpions - with many more museum specimens still to be described. A study has found some surprising features in two new species of ...
Sacramento Bee

‘Large’ creature — with ‘strangely shaped’ tail tip — is new venomous species. See it

Researchers identified two new species of burrowing scorpion from Western Australia, according to a new study. This photo of the Pilbara region is representative of their habitat. Photo by Eddie ...
Merced Sun-Star

Venomous creature lurking — and hunting — in California desert is new species. See it

Scientists found a venomous animal hunting and burrowing in the San Joaquin Desert and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Jain, Forbes, Gorneau and Esposito (2023) Under the sweltering ...
Charlotte Observer

‘Rare’ seasonal creature seen courting in mountains of Chile. It’s a new species

As the summer sun slowly warmed the Andes Mountains in Chile, a seasonal creature emerged and stretched its eight legs. The “rare” animal set out in search of a mate. Visiting scientists spotted the ...
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Pilbara desert scorpion (IMAGE)

One of two new species of the mysterious Urodacus genus of burrowing scorpions - with many more museum specimens still to be described. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the ...
AOL

‘Large’ creature — with ‘strangely shaped’ tail tip — is new venomous species. See it

Researchers trekked through the dry and rocky landscape of north Western Australia, using ultraviolet light tools to scan for creatures that might be in the area. That’s when they spotted a yellow, ...