The king baboon spider’s venom packs a powerful punch. While not lethal in humans, its bite leaves a sharp, burning ache. But the pain may have a silver lining.

They may creep some of us out (and you can bet that us includes yours truly), but we’ve all got our own little spot in the ...

Scientists have uncovered how a bite from the King Baboon spider causes a harsh, burning ache, an advance that could lead to the development of novel treatments for chronic pain.. The scientists ...

The findings around the king baboon spider seem to suggest that an alternative approach is possible. The tarantula’s venom isn’t selective; it hits as many ion channels as it can.

The Megarachne was a prehistoric creature once thought to be the biggest spider to live on Earth with a leg span of 20 inches and a body that was 21 inches long. However, the fossil was actually a ...

A male baboon carried a lone lion club up a tree and held it aloft in South Africa's Kruger National Park - in scene's reminiscent of Simba and Rafiki in The Lion King ...