The arthropods can tailor their toxins depending on whether they are hunting prey or defending themselves from predators, according to a new study. By Andrew Chapman A giant centipede’s many wriggling ...

This video examines Australia’s most venomous centipede, an animal capable of delivering an extremely painful bite. The footage captures its behavior, speed, and defensive responses when approached.

I turned over a log in the woods last week and was pleased to see nearly two dozen pairs of bright red legs disappear beneath the leaves: a centipede. I immediately thought of three questions I have ...

Centipedes are fascinating arthropods with unique adaptations that help them thrive in diverse environments, from rainforests to deserts. They play an important ecological role by controlling pest ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2021. Q: Panda, our black and white tuxedo cat who also responds to the more ...

You’ve probably seen those creepy, crawly house centipedes darting around your wall. Should you be very, very afraid? The quick answer is no -- not at all. The house centipede (Scutigera coleoptrata) ...

Did you know that there are over 3,000 different species of centipedes, and scientists believe that there could be 5,000+ species yet to be discovered? These introverted arthropods aren’t often seen ...