A new study provides detailed insights into the embryogenesis and eye development of the cave-dwelling spider Tegenaria ...

Across planet Earth, the animal world is full of species perfectly adapted for life in their specific niche. From polar bears ...

Unfortunately for NC arachnophobes, one of these species may prefer hiding in folded linens, closets and shoes.

Spiders play a crucial ecological role as natural pest controllers. Tripathi said, “As efficient predators, they regulate ...

The vast expanse of the Nullarbor Plain, on traditional Mirning land, is an enigmatic and captivating landscape.

"Spiders do not usually run towards people when they sense danger. This would be like humans running towards something like Godzilla," said spider scientist Sebastian Echeverri.

As part of its ongoing conservation efforts London Zoo regularly runs a one-day course to help people with arachnophobia.

Although spiders usually have six or eight eyes, the Australian Museum writes that "few have good eyesight." Instead, the arachnids "rely instead on touch, vibration and taste stimuli to navigate ...

There are nearly 3,000 spider species in North America alone ... They also have six eyes instead of the eight that many other spiders have. Where you’ll find them: The brown recluse likes ...

A 1989 description of the species from the British Arachnological Society called it ‘Europe’s largest spider’, and also being ...

A West Sussex nursery owner was in for a surprise when a large venomous spider with a “huge appetite” arrived with his ...