To avoid this costly wear and tear, researchers are taking lessons from a desert native: the yellow fat-tail scorpion. Scorpions protect their bodies with bumpy, grooved exoskeletons.

You can tame the scorpion by putting it in crispy flauta shells. Then add fresh tomatoes and nice roasted chilies. Now just deep fry and you’re ready for a yummy Armor Tail Scorpions dish.