Spiders are beneficial to the environment. Fear of these insects is common, but—believe it or not—most spiders cannot hurt humans. However, the brown recluse spider is a dangerous exception. The ...

The cavern along the border of Greece and Albania is home to a terrifyingly high number of two species of arachnids that live ...

A dark cave on the border between Greece and Albania hides an immense mystery. The mystery in question is an ...

Black widow spiders, scientific name Latrodectus mactans, are among the most venomous of all arachnids. They are found in North America, and their bite can be fatal in some cases. If you found a ...

A remote cave system nestled along the border of Greece and Albania has revealed what may be the largest known spider colony ...

There are nearly 3,000 spider species in North America alone, making identifying a common house spider difficult. Is it just a harmless little guy? Or a venomous predator waiting to pounce? More ...

Joro spiders are bright yellow and black spiders known for their huge spiderwebs. This colorful species comes from East Asia, but Joro spiders have recently invaded warm American states like Georgia ...

The extraordinary web, first spotted during an underground wildlife survey in 2022, spans nearly 100 square metres — roughly ...

Scientists at the University of California, Davis, have discovered a new species of trapdoor spider lurking in California's ...

Most people aren't too happy when they encounter a spider, and that's especially true if the creepy-crawly you come across happens to be dangerously venomous. Although it's understandable to be ...