Newly identified scorpion species ‘spits’ venom to defend itself 🦂 A Colombian scorpion that is new to science can spray venom from its stinger to hit something up to 35 centimetres away rather than always having to inject it. The tactic is thought to be a way of defending against would-be predators. Tap link to learn more: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2459777-newly-identified-scorpion-species-spits-venom-to-defend-itself/ #scorpion, #venom, #animal, #animalbehaviour, #predators, #defen