Though the Tailless Whip Scorpion looks quite alarming they are in fact totally harmless. Their enlarged front legs act as whip-like feelers.

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Though the Tailless Whip Scorpion looks quite alarming they are in fact totally harmless. Their enlarged front legs act as whip-like feelers for detecting prey.

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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