Wooly Scorpion

Discovery LocationHigh-Altitude Plains of Patagonia

Lead ResearcherProfessor L. Stern

Field Report Summary

Physical Description

Resembles a standard fat-tailed scorpion, but the exoskeleton is covered in a thick layer of dense, woolly fur, similar to a sheep. The fur is typically dark brown or black. The stinger is still present at the end of the tail, and is not covered in fur. Pedipalps (claws) are partially obscured by fur but still functional. Eyes are small and adapted for low light conditions. The wool is oil-rich.

Habitat

High-altitude mountain ranges with cold temperatures and rocky terrain.

Dietary Behavior

An ambush predator that feeds on small rodents and insects, paralyzed by its potent venom.

Evolutionary Origin

Developed thick wool to survive harsh climates, evolving from common scorpions during the Pleistocene ice age.

Behavioral Notes

Extremely sensitive to vibrations in the ground.