Whether you’re an Arizona native or just visiting, you've almost certainly wondered about scorpions. About 40 to 60 species of these arachnids live in the Grand Canyon State, according to the Arizona ...

Scorpions are commonly presented as frightful, intimidating creatures in movies and shows. They’re found throughout the world as threats, pests, and even pets. Some scorpion species are much safer ...

Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural environment, humans, and wildlife. He holds degrees in journalism and environmental anthropology. Scorpions are creatures that ...

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.