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 ...

From a giant venomous centipede to a tiny but horrendous worm - here are some of the Amazon's most deadly animals ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Giant African Centipede (Scolopendra gigantea) is one of the most fearsome arthropods on Earth, capable of taking down prey much larger than you’d expect. But how would it stack up against a human ...

For some of us, nothing conjures up more primal revulsion than insects. A cockroach scuttling across the kitchen countertop, or a fast-moving arachnid in the bathtub? Sure, we'd love to say we embrace ...

The first centipede known to be able to swim has been discovered in Thailand, scientists have announced. The species is considered to be a giant type of centipede as it can grow up to 20cm (8in). The ...