A team of researchers was driving through the rainforest of Madagascar when something caught their attention. They took a closer look and “by chance” discovered a new species of spider with a ...

Most spiders exist on the spookier side of the animal spectrum, but that doesn’t mean that they can’t be silly, too! With pet spiders, there are plenty of opportunities to choose a punny name or some ...

While Hollywood and urban legends paint dramatic tales about spider bites, medical professionals share a fascinating reality: among the 3,500 spider species calling America home, only a handful can ...

Cavers found an “extraordinary,” first-of-its-kind spider colony in a cave along the Albania-Greece border, photos show and a study said. Photo from Marek Audy via Urák, Vrenozi, Głąbiak, Lecoquierre, ...

Quick Take Dolomedes plantarius is the great raft spider. These spiders came back from the brink of extinction. Peat bogs and ...

Scientists driving in the Madagascar rainforest spotted clusters of spiders and discovered a new species with “unique” behavior, study says. Photo from Matjaz Kuntner A team of researchers was driving ...

A pet spider might not be right for everyone, but for those special people who love these unconventional arachnids, there’s nothing in the world that’s cooler than these creepy-crawly critters.