Q:Mastigoproctus is a genus of whip scorpions. Native to the rain forest regions of northern South America these whip scorpions can reach a length of up to 9 centimetres (3.5 in) and can weigh over 30 grams (1.1 oz). Despite popular belief they are not venomous as like all other whip scorpions they do not possess venom glands. Given a list of categories: company, educational institution, artist, athlete, office holder, mean of transportation, building, natural place, village, animal, plant, album, film or written work, what category does the paragraph belong to?
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Animal