PHOENIX — The dry conditions in Arizona are leading to some unwanted pests showing up earlier this year. “The scorpion population is breeding early,” said Sage Garvey, director of technical operations ...

The scorpions that scurry around this desert region emerged from their winter slumber early this year. Usually dormant until late March, the creatures came out in February as temperatures soared, ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. An early-season heat wave in the U.S. Southwest is prompting increased ...

Scorpions‘ ancestors first appeared around 450 million years ago. That’s as old as sharks, older than dinosaurs, and even older than trees. Scorpions evolved from these early arthropods, known as ...