An image of what appears to be a large, hairy, snoozing spider has created quite a stir amid arachnid enthusiasts. The photo was posted on a Facebook group dedicated to identifying Australian spiders ...

Let's talk about the orb weaver spider, an arachnid renowned ... such as Araneus diadematus (commonly called the European garden spider), have intricate patterns on their backs, which can range ...

A massive venomous spider has been discovered in Australia - and it’s one of the world’s deadliest. The spider, a species of funnel-web, has just had its existence confirmed by scientists ...

Australian scientists have discovered a bigger, more venomous species of the Sydney funnel-web spider, one of the world's deadliest. The new funnel-web species has earned the nickname "Big Boy ...

A massive new subspecies of Australia's funnel-web spider, the deadliest in the world, has been discovered by scientists in the eastern city of Newcastle. Newcastle, Australia - A massive new ...

A larger and more venomous species of one of the world's deadliest spiders has been confirmed by Australian scientists. Nicknamed 'big boy', it can grow up to 9cm (3.54 inches) compared with 5cm ...

such as the banded garden spider (Argiope trifasciata) and Araneus diadematus. Their webs, which they construct with incredible precision, are not only works of art but also essential tools for ...

Scientists in Australia say a group of “unusually large” funnel-web spiders is actually a new species in its own right. Researchers say they used anatomical and DNA comparisons to study ...

SYDNEY, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Australian scientists have discovered a bigger, more venomous species of the Sydney funnel-web spider, one of the world's deadliest. The new funnel-web species has ...