One such species is Poltys idae, also known as the Dead Leaf Spider for obvious reasons. Native to Asia, its body is a ...

A spider fossil from northeastern China is so exquisitely preserved that it reads like a field notebook from deep time, ...

Why do spider webs have zigzag designs? New research reveals how they act like vibration alarms to help the spider sense its ...

The Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, the world’s safest address for the one-horned rhino, has revealed a rich community of insects and spiders. A new rapid survey report documented 283 ...

A German man met a horrific end when his pet black widow spider bit and killed him, leading to his body being devoured by his collection of other pets in his home that resembled a zoo, housing 200 ...

SPIDER season is well and truly upon us with creepy crawlies invading our homes. As temperatures continue to drop, these critters seek indoor refuge for shelter and ...

BBC chiefs refused to show images of spiders during a segment on creepy-crawlies, to avoid scaring viewers. Presenters on Morning Live yesterday also issued a bizarre trigger warning before the ...

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Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

THE most dangerous spider found in Britain will scurry into homes across the country in the coming weeks, experts have warned. But anyone who’s scared of creepy crawlies has an array of budget options ...

We're about to head into autumn, which along with colder weather, means one particularly unpleasant thing- spiders. The cooler months will encourage hundreds of the eight-legged creatures, along with ...

Summer has arrived, and countless Brits are heading outside to enjoy some long-awaited sunshine. But soon, something more ominous might start creeping into your home. Spiders. From darting across your ...