An image of what appears to be a large, hairy, snoozing spider has created quite a stir amid arachnid enthusiasts. The photo ...

There are seven broad types of spider webs, and each is created in a unique way. In this article, we find out about their ...

Here we will examine these unique and beautiful structures and the incredible spiders that create them. If you ask a child to draw a spider’s web, this is what you will get! Orb webs have the ...

Good news: Orb weaver spiders are harmless to humans! Their bite is mild, similar to a mosquito bite, and only occurs if the spider feels threatened or accidentally comes into contact with skin.

The Sydney funnel-web spider, a highly venomous arachnid found crawling in and around Australia’s most populous city, was long thought to be a single species. But it’s actually three different ...

Australia has a reputation for venomous wildlife, particularly spiders. A good part of that reputation comes from the deadly Sydney funnel-web spider, Atrax robustus. This particular spider has ...

Let's talk about the orb weaver spider, an arachnid renowned for its beautiful, circular webs.Found in gardens, forests and backyards around the world, orb weavers are some of the most common spiders ...

Although terrifying, the Sydney funnel-web spider is an intriguing part of Australian biodiversity, and this discovery underlines the need for continued research even into the best-known species.