Animal facts

They are found on every continent, except Antarctica, commonly in deserts and dry areas.

There are around 30-40 scorpion species with a sting strong enough to kill a human.

During food shortages they slow their metabolism down to living off one insect a year!

Scorpions have been around for a long time, even since before the age of the dinosaurs.

The lifespan of scorpions range from two to 10 years in the wild and up to 25 years in captivity.

SCORPIONS