Though it might seem surprising to find seven new species of fuzzy spiders in a relatively short period of time, the identifications are solid, says tarantula expert Robert Raven, a senior curator ...

Adorably fuzzy jumping spider sighted for the first time in Indiana. ... And jumping spiders will use that kind of like their home base," Malad said. That one was found alive and thriving in a part of ...

The resulting gene-edited spider produced silk infused with a red fluorescent protein. The silk retained its natural properties of being lightweight, incredibly strong, and biodegradable.

The spider is gray and black and has a "fiery red" abdomen. This fuzzy little guy, named Aphonopelma jacobii, is the 30th species of tarantula to be documented in the U.S., ...