The Burrowing is a large intimidating looking scorpion but in reality its sting is barely stronger than a bees.

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The fat pincers of a Burrowing Scorpion means it hunts rather by grabbing and dismembering its invertebrate prey rather than relying on potent venom to immobilize its prey

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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