I turned over a log in the woods last week and was pleased to see nearly two dozen pairs of bright red legs disappear beneath the leaves: a centipede. I immediately thought of three questions I have ...

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 ...

The arthropods can tailor their toxins depending on whether they are hunting prey or defending themselves from predators, according to a new study. By Andrew Chapman A giant centipede’s many wriggling ...

Centipedes are regularly on the list of the creepiest and grossest insects on the planet, which is odd since they aren’t even insects. These multi-legged creepy crawlies are actually classified as ...

Spotting a centipede scurrying across your bathroom floor or basement wall is... unsettling, but the real problem isn't the centipede itself. Centipedes are predators that hunt other insects, which ...