🦂Meet the Nebo Jericho Scorpion – one of Israel’s lesser-known but fascinating desert dwellers.

🦂Meet the Nebo Jericho Scorpion – one of Israel’s lesser-known but fascinating desert dwellers.

This chunky little creature, found in the Jordan Valley & around Jericho, is part of the Nebo genus of scorpions. It’s built low to the ground, with a broad, flattened body adapted for hiding beneath stones & in cracks in arid, rocky terrain.

Despite its fierce appearance, the Nebo Jericho scorpion is not considered dangerous to humans - its venom is relatively mild & it prefers to flee rather than fight. It hunts insects & other small invertebrates at night, playing a vital role in the local ecosystem.

Like all desert scorpions, it’s nocturnal, secretive & equipped with extraordinary sensory hairs that help it detect vibrations in the sand -perfect for ambushing unsuspecting prey!

Another amazing example of how Israel’s land teems with hidden wildlife treasures, even in the harshest environments.

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