Unfortunately for NC arachnophobes, one of these species may prefer hiding in folded linens, closets and shoes.

Spiders play a crucial ecological role as natural pest controllers. Tripathi said, “As efficient predators, they regulate ...

Georgia is home to several spider species, and some are venomous. What do they look like? How dangerous are they? What to do ...

Scientists have filmed a giant deep-sea spider crawling on the Southern Ocean floor, shedding more light on the diversity of ...

Did you know North Carolina is home to two of the most venomous spiders in the U.S.? Many NC residents are well aware of these two fearsome species, but the effects of their bites might surprise you.

Females are a dull brownish gray but — like their namesake, the peacock — male sparklemuffins pull out all the stops in the ...

The brown recluse and black widow are the most common venomous spiders in the U.S. and Alabama. What are their habitats and ...

As the weather grows warmer, more spiders will begin to appear. Here are the 10 venomous spiders in Louisiana and typical ...

The vast expanse of the Nullarbor Plain, on traditional Mirning land, is an enigmatic and captivating landscape.

Fifteen years ago, the future looked bleak. Giant spider species once on the brink of extinction makes incredible comeback: ...

The ecosystem is home to seamounts, hydrothermal vents, deep-sea trenches and species found only in its freezing water. They ...

An American and a Japanese were among people who helped identify the mystery spider sac photographed by a Singaporean. Read ...