Researchers develop model to predict deadly scorpion hotspots

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An international group of researchers has developed a way to identify and forecast hotspots for some of the world's most dangerous scorpion species.

By analysing environmental conditions, the scientists determined which factors allow highly venomous scorpions to survive and spread.

Their findings could help better understand where scorpions are most likely to occur across.

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