A chance observation of an unusual spider led scientists to identify a new parasitic mite species in Brazil. While sorting ...

A team of researchers was driving through the rainforest of Madagascar when something caught their attention. They took a closer look and “by chance” discovered a new species of spider with a ...

Building these strong yet ephemeral traps is a process that follows patterns shared among spider species. But is there room ...

Most spiders exist on the spookier side of the animal spectrum, but that doesn’t mean that they can’t be silly, too! With pet spiders, there are plenty of opportunities to choose a punny name or some ...

While in southern India, scientists recently stumbled upon some unusual spiders. The arachnids — which were brown, hairy and minuscule — were found “well camouflaged” among rocks and patches of ...

This spider doesn’t run or hide when danger strikes. Instead, it builds a fake version of itself — and predators fall for it.

While Hollywood and urban legends paint dramatic tales about spider bites, medical professionals share a fascinating reality: among the 3,500 spider species calling America home, only a handful can ...

Cavers found an “extraordinary,” first-of-its-kind spider colony in a cave along the Albania-Greece border, photos show and a study said. Photo from Marek Audy via Urák, Vrenozi, Głąbiak, Lecoquierre, ...

Scientists found an eight-eyed animal that chases its prey in leaves of Kerala and discovered a new species, a study said. Google Street View April 2023 © 2024 ...

Scientists driving in the Madagascar rainforest spotted clusters of spiders and discovered a new species with “unique” behavior, study says. Photo from Matjaz Kuntner A team of researchers was driving ...

A pet spider might not be right for everyone, but for those special people who love these unconventional arachnids, there’s nothing in the world that’s cooler than these creepy-crawly critters.