The Scolopendra gigantea is a species of centipede that packs a painful, venomous bite. The species—also known as the giant yellow-leg centipede or Amazonian giant centipede—is the largest known ...

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 ...

Just when you thought it was safe to go in the water—look out for giant, swimming centipedes! Scientists have recently described the world’s first known amphibious centipede. It belongs to a group of ...

Gregory Edgecombe of London’s Natural History Museum claims he has discovered the world’s first amphibious centipede, a monster that can grow up to 7.9 inches or 20 centimeters in length. It belongs ...

A terrifying new species of giant centipede may have you second-guessing your next trip to the lake. Scientists have described the first known amphibious centipede, which can move between land and ...

The amphibious Scolopendra alcyona Tsukamoto & Shimano inhabits streamside environments, deep in the forests of the Ryukyu Archipelago. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the ...