Jeholia Longchengi: 125 Million Years Old Giant Scorpion of China  

Jeholia longchengi, a giant ancient scorpion, thrived in China’s Cretaceous ecosystem with impressive survival skills. 

125 million years old, this prehistoric scorpion roamed ancient China’s forests during the Early Cretaceous! 

Meet Jeholia Longchengi 

It wasn’t tiny—Jeholia grew larger than modern scorpions, making it a true ancient predator. 

Not Your Average Scorpion 

Discovered in Liaoning Province, Yixian Formation fossils revealed stunning details of this ancient arachnid. 

Fossil Found In China’s Yixian Formation 

Scientists believe it hunted both on land and near water—double the hunting ground, double the threat! 

Jeholia Was Semi-Aquatic 

Jeholia shared its ecosystem with feathered dinosaurs and ancient crocodiles—imagine those food chain dynamics! 

Lived Alongside Dinosaurs 

Its claws crushed prey, while its venomous stinger ensured a swift takedown. Prehistoric efficiency! 

Sharp Claws And Stinger Power 

Jeholia bridges a gap between marine scorpions and today’s land-dwellers—true evolutionary gold. 

A Survivor From Scorpion Evolution