Scorpions belong to the same animal family as spiders and have existed on Earth for over 430 million years!
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Facts About Scorpions
There are approximately 2,500 different species of scorpions found across the world, but only about 25 to 50 species have venom strong enough to harm humans!
A group of scorpions is called a “nest” or “bed,” though scorpions usually prefer to live alone rather than in groups!
The smallest scorpion in the world is the Typhlochactas mitchelli from Mexico, measuring only 8.5 millimeters long, about the size of a paper clip!
The largest scorpion species is the Emperor Scorpion from Africa, which can grow up to 8 inches (20 centimeters) long, about the length of a pencil!
Adult female scorpions are called “females,” adult males are called “males,” and their babies are known as “scorplings.”
Most scorpions can live between 2–10 years in the wild, but some species can live up to 25 years in captivity!
Scorpions are not insects — they are arachnids, which means they have eight legs just like spiders!
Scientists who study scorpions are called “arachnologists”!
Scorpions can be found on every continent except Antarctica!
