A close encounter with one of Europe’s largest spiders: the South Russian Tarantula carries its prey across the dry steppe. A ...

As June ends in the Mountains, I have seen the typical activities of the natural world during this month: songbirds fledging, ...

A new study finds that people afraid of spiders perceive them as larger than they really are, while arachnology experts judge ...

A new species of tarantula, the Romblon black tarantula (Selenobrachys ustromsupasius), was recently discovered in Romblon Island, an archipelagic province in the Mimaropa. The tarantula species ...

To capitalize on demand, people began breeding tarantulas and trading them legally across borders. But this requires obtaining permits, insuring the spiders, paying for their inspection, and the like.

The word "tarantula" is not commonly used in our everyday language. Yet, everyone immediately knows what it means: a large, hairy spider. Today, people might be more inclined to say "bird spider." ...

Measuring nearly 12 inches in diameter, the newfound spider has a leg span comparable to that of a standard dinner plate. Its body is covered in a blend of earthy tones, providing effective camouflage ...

Tarantulas are one of the most well-known types of spiders. There's a reason fake tarantulas are sold at Halloween — some people think they're creepy. But others like them and keep them as pets .

What they look like: There are over 200 species of wolf spiders crawling around, Potzler explains.And, since they’re hairy they can sometimes be mistaken for tarantulas. Also worth noting ...

Tarantulas are among the most powerful spider species that can take down snakes. They have large, hairy bodies and an intimidating appearance. Unlike web-building spiders, tarantulas rely on their ...

A new tarantula species, Trichopelma grande, has been discovered in western Cuba, captivating researchers with its impressive size and distinctive features.. The spider is the largest and hairiest ...