The Sydney funnel-web spider is native to Australia. As its name implies, it is typically found in the greater Sydney area and the Central Coast in forests and home gardens.

Australia, a land known for its iconic wildlife, is also home to some of the most dangerous creatures on the planet. In this ...

The Sydney funnel-web spider is native to Australia. As its name implies, it is typically found in the greater Sydney area and the Central Coast in forests and home gardens. This spider's venom is ...

Australian researchers are using peptides isolated from spider venom to develop treatments for a range of neurological and cardiovascular disorders.