Most spiders live in solitude, but scientists in Western Australia have discovered a species of social huntsman spiders that prefer each other's company. Bush Heritage Australia ecologist Angela ...

Angie, and husband Neil, have hosted Daintree Rainforest tours on their 67-hectare Cooper Creek Wilderness property for 27 years. As we follow her through their backyard wildernes ...

The research offers new insights on interactions between creatures on the mysterious seafloor and sheds light on the methane ...

It's not easy to look at a sea spider and see an animal so representative of its kind that it may help scientists sort out ...

Scientists have long sought to understand why sea spiders keep some of their most important organs in their legs.

According to the National Academy of Science the 3 new species use methane, with the help of bacteria, to get energy.

The first new species is Idris bianor, named after the spider genus it parasitizes, according to the study. Its body length ...

Other sea spider species, like many spiders on land, will capture and pierce their prey to suck up their internal fluids. These spiders, however, appear to lack the necessary body parts to do so.

Tarantulas, ‘king of spiders’ species, discovered in Romblon Jonathan L. Mayuga June 8, 2025 141 views 5 minute read Male (A) and female (B) Romblon black tarantula (Selenobrachys ustromsupasius) ...

Spiders are fascinating creatures that play an important role in the ecosystem but some species carry venom which are potent enough to pose serious risks to humans. Across the globe, a handful of ...

The “unusual” Nelson cave spider is an ancient species and New Zealand’s largest native spider with legs over 5 inches long, according to officials.