The new species from Ecuador — with two long, pointy growths on its back — belongs to a genus, or group of species, not seen ...

The bright contrast of yellow and black on a spider may make it look very scary, but most do more good than harm. Here's how to identify friends and foes.

Among the most common spiders found in and around the home, the shy grass spider (aka a funnel-web spider) builds dense, silk-lined webs/burrows to trap its insect victims. They’re also super fast ...

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Orange Cat Decides Catching Bugs Is ‘Above His Pay Grade’ After Seeing Spider This orange cat is about to go get his manager to deal with this spider.

While there are many biographies about Gershwin that include chapters devoted to “Porgy and Bess,” the only book that exists about any of the members of the original cast is “Black Diva of the ...

Repelling spiders is just one of the many ways you can use peppermint essential oil in your home. While the methodical research is limited, entomologists have found success with mint oil as a ...

New study shows the feather-legged lace weaver spider kills prey by coating them in toxic silk, not biting.

Descent from Webs Spiny Orb-weaver Spider. Image by HotHibiscus via Depositphotos. Before heavy rainfall or a storm, spiders often leave their webs and retreat to dry, sheltered areas. This behavior ...

The mere mention of a black widow spider can send shivers down the spine, conjuring images of a deadly and lurking predator. These infamous arachnids, known for their potent venom and glossy black ...