A new species of fungus discovered in British and Irish caves turns spiders into “zombies,” forcing them to leave their ...

While filming a documentary in Northern Ireland, a team of scientists discovered a new fungus that appears to manipulate ...

Shooting great documentary footage requires some luck, and a BBC nature series hit the jackpot while filming in Northern ...

The new fungus species Gibellula attenboroughii forces reclusive cave spiders to exposed areas, likely to benefit spore dispersal.

Spider bites have now overtaken snake bites ... spread northwards throughout the 21st century and now covers most of England, Wales and Ireland, and it is heading towards Scotland.

In Britain, Tegenaria house spiders are still in the process of expanding their range in the north of England and Scotland. Before long, few locations where there are houses will remain free of them.

Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting ... There is a local man who lives with 1,000 spiders, according to Gloucestershire Live.

A woman has undergone surgery after being left seriously ill when she was bitten by a spider hidden on a cushion. Louise Edwards, 49, was bitten by the arachnid, thought to be a false widow spider ...

Uncover the eerie world of zombie spiders. Learn about the fascinating behavior of these creatures and their unusual survival ...