Although we know of over 1.2 million species of plants and animals, scientists believe there are many more yet to be ...

Tarantula mating season kicks off in the fall. There are five states where the arachnids will be spotted most.

Louisiana has one species of tarantula, known as the Louisiana tarantula or the Texas brown tarantula. Here's what to know ...

These misunderstood, wandering arachnids are often simply young males in search of love. Here's where you might see them in ...

It's tarantula mating season in southeastern Colorado. Here's what to know about the love lives of tarantulas and other spiders, their role in the ecosystem and whether their bites are dangerous.

The spider is believed to be a whistling spider (Australian tarantula) — the name relates to the sound they make when feeling threatened. They are also known as bird-eating spiders.

Antrodiaetus pacificus is a mygalomorph spider native to the Pacific Northwest. Its range stretches from California to Alaska ...

That means some unsuspecting shopper may be in for a surprise, especially if the rescued spider is female. Another fun fact about the giant Australian tarantula: Females can lay 50 eggs at a time.

The spider is believed to be a whistling spider (Australian tarantula) — the name relates to the sound they make when feeling threatened. They are also known as bird-eating spiders.

Australian Reptile Park Receives Massive 'Megaspider' with Fangs from Mystery Donor The size of the funnel-web spider donated to an anti-venom program in Australia is being compared to that of a ...

An elusive spider related to the tarantula just joined the ranks of recognized spiders. The Pine Rockland Trapdoor Spider lives in the Florida Everglades and it’s a rare breed. It has only been ...

In Australia, a massive funnel-web with fangs capable of piercing a human fingernail — the biggest of its kind ever seen, was donated to an antivenom program, November 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero) AP ...