Golden orb weaver spiders (Nephila clavipes) keep track of how many insects are caught in their webs. Túngara frogs (Physalaemus pustulosus) even stage numerical duels as part of their mating ritual: ...

The invasive Joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) is endemic to East Asia. It was first discovered in the U.S. in North ...

Looking for a chemical-free way to keep spiders out of your home? Peppermint oil can be an effective repellent, as spiders tend to avoid the scent.

Golden Orb-Weaver Spider (Africa and Asia), Goliath Birdeater Tarantula (South America), Tunnel Web Spider (New Zealand) The Largest Spider Web Ever Found The largest spider web ever found in the ...

Spring is the time when many spiders emerge from their winter hiding places and start doing what they do best: spinning webs. This is when you may spot the classic cobwebs in your yard or garden.

Orb-weaver spiders are members of the Araneidae family of spiders. They are found in all parts of the world except the Arctic and Antarctica, and there are thousands of different species.

But "orb weaver spiders, funnel-web spiders, wolf spiders, jumping spiders, tarantulas, and crab spiders" can also cause painful bites that rarely have serious complications.

Known for its potent venom, the Brazilian wandering spider is a nocturnal predator that roams the forest floor at night in search of prey. Unlike other spiders that rely on webs to catch food, this ...

Male orb weaver spiders like the Joro travel by “ballooning.” During this process, they use strands of silk to catch an electrical current or the wind and drift to new locations. Joro spider ...

The orb weaver spider is one of the largest families of spiders with over 2,800 distinct species. Orb weavers spin their masterpiece of a web and then sit in the middle of the web or nearby ...

Garden orb weaver spiders only live for a year and they don’t hibernate. The female dies after laying the sac around the time of first frost. “It takes a ton of effort to grow quickly and lay ...