Discover interesting facts about wolf spiders, how they hunt, what they eat and why they're named for the fierce creatures.

There are nearly 250 species of wolf spiders in the U.S. and Canada. These spiders don’t spin webs to catch their prey. Instead, they chase it down. However, these spider babies are harmless.

European wolf spiders found near the Italian city of Taranto were the first to be called tarantulas. Their venom doesn't affect humans, but from the 11th century into the 17th, ...

8. Spiders have inspired their own dance. During the 16th and 17th centuries it was believed that a bite from a species of wolf spider (named “tarantula,” found in the Taranto region of Italy) would ...

Wolf spiders typically grow to an inch long, not including their legs, with males usually being smaller than females. The species is also known for its additional two tiny pedipalps and excellent ...

The Carolina wolf spider (Hogna carolinensis) was designated as the official state spider by Act Number 389 of 2000.