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 ...

Nevada's desert landscape is truly breathtaking. It's also home to several creatures, some of which you should definitely be ...

Ever wondered how gem-like lollipops with a scorpion inside are made? Here's how and why they've become so popular in Arizona, despite being imports.

Desert invertebrates adapt remarkably to harsh conditions using venom, camouflage, and unique hunting techniques for survival ...

Ah, the scorpion lollipop, a symbol of the Sonoran Desert. I like them, if only for the campiness of the dark, goth-looking scorpion encased unhappily in a gentle green, pink or blue. That said, ...

And that's a scorpion. It can survive for twelve months without any food. It must be starving! Amazing! So, desert habitats are dry and have very little water. Ooh I'm thirsty, I need a drink!

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