Emperor scorpion eating a cricket C013 / 4401
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Emperor scorpion eating a cricket C013 / 4401
Emperor scorpion (Pandinus imperator) eating a cricket. This is the largest of the scorpions, reaching a length of over 20 centimetres. It inhabits forests and savannah in tropical central Africa. Its tail is tipped with a ball-like segment called the telson, which contains venom glands linked to a sharp sting. This scorpions sting is not fatal to humans, having an effect like that of a bee sting. The emperor scorpion feeds on insects, arachnids, small mammals and reptiles. Prey is held in the pincers, stung with the tail, and then eaten with the mouthparts. Photographed in Africa
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Abdomen Africa African Animal Behaviour Arachnid Arachnology Arthropod Carnivore Carnivorous Cricket Dead Deadly Eaten Eating Fatal Feeding Killed Large Largest Legs Mouthparts Pincers Poisonous Predator Predatory Prey Preying Scorpion Sting Tail Telson Thorax Tropics Wood Emperor Scorpion Pandinus Imperator
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This print showcases the awe-inspiring sight of an Emperor scorpion indulging in its meal, a cricket. The Emperor scorpion, scientifically known as Pandinus imperator, is renowned for being the largest species of scorpions, measuring over 20 centimeters in length. Native to the tropical forests and savannahs of central Africa, this arachnid possesses a distinctive tail with a ball-like segment called the telson. Within this telson lies venom glands connected to a sharp sting. Although not fatal to humans, the sting of an Emperor scorpion can be likened to that of a bee sting. Its diet consists mainly of insects, arachnids, small mammals, and reptiles. In this remarkable image captured in Africa's wilderness by Pascal Goetgheluck from Science Photo Library, we witness how prey is seized with powerful pincers before being stung by its venomous tail and ultimately consumed using its mouthparts. The photograph beautifully portrays the intricate details of this predator's anatomy - from its menacing abdomen and legs to its formidable pincers. It serves as a testament to both the fascinating world of zoology and the diverse wildlife found within Africa's lush tropics.
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