Spiders are some of the most diverse creatures on Earth. While they can be frightening, most of them are harmless and ...

There are seven broad types of spider webs, and each is created in a unique way. In this article, we find out about their ...

Most of the spiders you will come across are entirely harmless and likely do more good than harm. Use this guide as a handy tool to identify these common spiders in Texas. There are only two types ...

Spiders are some of the most common creatures we share our homes with. While they may seem scary at first, most house spider species are harmless and even helpful, keeping pest insects under control.

A new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, was discovered on spiders in Irish caves. It changes their behavior, similar to ...

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Scientists have named the 3.54-inch-long species Atrax christenseni, with a nickname of "Big Boy." Common Sydney funnel-web spiders, in comparison, can grow up to nearly 2 inches. "Our research ...