Key facts
- Giant scorpions measuring up to 3.2 feet long roamed Britain 415 million years ago.
- The size of these ancient creatures is comparable to that of a Labrador dog.
- A new study published this finding.
A new study has revealed that Britain was once home to giant scorpions, measuring up to 3.2 feet (one meter) in length. These formidable arachnids lived approximately 415 million years ago. The size of these ancient creatures is comparable to that of a Labrador dog.