A spider on the Canary Islands lost half its DNA but gained more genetic variety. Scientists say this changes how we ...

Black widow spiders live in cool, dark places. What to know in Mississippi to keep them away from your home, avoid a bite.

Whether in the basement or the shed–there’s almost always a corner where that one spider lurks. Is it always the same one? And: How old do spiders actually get? PETBOOK editor and biologist Saskia ...

Research from Georgia Gwinnett College suggests that the invasive Joro spider in Georgia may carry a bacteria that could help ...

In the kitchen, spiders will protect your pantry by snacking on houseflies, or species like the Indian meal moth that will ...

The shrew was still alive in the web, the researchers report, although it was only seen making a few slight movements near the beginning of its ordeal. That's probably due to the spider's powerful ...

Over a few million years, the spider Dysdera tilosensis—a species endemic to the Canary Islands—has reduced the size of its ...

Many spiders are mistaken for the brown recluse, but few have toxic venom, and even fewer are a threat to humans.

Black widow spiders live in cool, dark places. Know how to spot brown widows. Keep them away from your home, avoid a bite.

Two rare Northern Spider Tortoises have been donated to Missouri Southern to help boost their population and provide a unique experience for students.

This pocket-sized new spider is rocking a unique look. Near perfectly split down the middle, its left legs are dark orange ...

Spider mites are small pests that cause brown specks on plants. To get rid of them, isolate the infected plant and treat with ...