SCORPIONS
Arachnid    -    Invertebrate      -     Carnivore   
Male:  Scorpion
Female:  Scorpion
Young:  Scorplings
SCORPIONS
There are 2,000 species of scorpion.
  • ​​Are predatory animals. 
  • Are closely related to ticks, mites and spiders.
  • Live for about 10 years.
  • Like to eat insects, spiders, other scorpions and small rodents.
  • Have a venomous sting.
  • Have up to 10 eyes, yet have poor vision, but can distinguish between light and dark.
  • Have a good sense of smell.
  • Rely on vibration to help them determine what is happening.
  • Give birth to live young and will keep them on her back until they moult for the first time.
  • Mother's may consume their young.
  • Are nocturnal and will hide under rocks during the day.
  • Are found everywhere, except Antartica.
  • Will sting itself to death if a tiny amount of alcohol is placed on it.
  • Glow in the dark when illuminated by ultraviolet rays from a black light.
  • Some species of scorpion survive on one meal a day.
Visit:  Scorpions . COLLECTIVE NOUNS
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MOTHER WITH YOUNG
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MOTHER WITH YOUNG