The new temporary attraction with live tarantulas and lots of facts hopes to make you more curious than apprehensive.

The regal jumping spider (Phidippus regius) is a fuzzy spider that's named for its incredible jumping ability and vivid colors. They have four forward-facing eyes, giving them better vision than other ...

Sprout the jumping spider was an accidental acquisition by this RVing couple—they didn’t pick him up at a pet store. Rather, he wandered in the open window of their converted bus one day and ...

Though most RVers and other nomads opt for pets like dogs who can go hiking with them or protect them on the road, many have ...

They’re venomous cannibals, hiding in our homes. With something like fifteen quadrillion spiders around, we can’t escape them ...

The 10 largest spiders in the world seem straight out of science fiction, with legs from 5.5 inches to over a FOOT wide.

Australian scientists have discovered a new species of the deadly funnel-web spider that is bigger and more venomous than its relatives, nicknaming it "Big Boy." In research released Monday ...

Many people are afraid of spiders, particularly large spiders. Or worse — spiders that can jump. However, jumping spiders are amazing arachnids. They’re smart, agile, and some are even considered cute ...

The first of three competitions comprising the 2025 FEI World Jumping Challenge was held at the National Equestrian Centre on Saturday [Feb 1]. A spokesperson said, “The Challenge provides local ...

The Sydney funnel-web spider has extremely dangerous venom, but according to a new study this spider is actually three different species — one of which, the "Newcastle big boy," is much larger.

You can get in touch with Jess by emailing [email protected]. Scientists have just discovered a brand new species of spider—and it instantly became the most venomous story in the world.

A fungus named in honor of Sir David Attenborough is warping the bodies and even minds of spiders in Ireland. Researchers found that many Metellina merianae spiders across Ireland have become ...