The invasive Joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) is endemic to East Asia. It was first discovered in the U.S. in North ...

Looking for a chemical-free way to keep spiders out of your home? Peppermint oil can be an effective repellent, as spiders ...

Feather-legged lace weaver spider kills prey using toxic regurgitated s Regurgitated poison-coated silk replaces traditional ...

These are the unfortunately final moments of victims of the Uloboridae spiders, a family of orb weavers that, unlike almost ...

The wrap-around spider, native to Australia, has captivated the internet due to its unique camouflage technique. This spider flattens its body and wraps around tree branches, perfectly mimicking bark ...

The accurate distribution of chromosomes in an oocyte is essential for the correct transmission of genetic information to the next generation. Now, researchers from Kyushu University have ...

Welcome to Nat Geo Your Shot: National Geographic’s global community for aspiring visual storytellers. Find the community on Instagram @NatGeoYourShot and follow along for hashtag challenges ...

In the delicate tapestry of our planet’s ecosystems, spiders play a pivotal role. Often misunderstood and unfairly maligned, these arachnids contribute significantly to the control of insect ...