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Tailless Whip Scorpion

tailless_whip_scorpion_sm.jpg: Tailless whip scorpion
Range: Tropical and temperate regions worldwide
Habitat: Various habitats, including forests, scrublands, and deserts
Conservation Status: Not listed by IUCN
Scientific Name: Damon sp.

This animal is related to spiders and scorpions, but it's really neither one. It hides in thin rock crevices by day and comes out at night to hunt, aided by its long, sensitive antennae. It has no venom and is harmless to humans.