Peacock spiders are well known for their elaborate dances – but their extraordinary jumps smash speed records.

Most spiders lack the physical capability to penetrate human skin with their fangs. However, certain species possess both the strength and venom to cause significant harm. Of the thousands of ...

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HE HAS NO IDENTIFICATION AND HE SEEMS TO BE NONVERBAL. HE WAS WEARING A MAROON HOODIE WITH A RED SHIRT AND BLUE AND GRAY PAJAMA PANTS WITH NO SHOES. The Kansas City Police Department is working to ...

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Australian scientists have discovered a new species of the deadly funnel-web spider that is bigger and more venomous than its relatives, nicknaming it "Big Boy." In research released Monday ...

UPDATE, Jan. 23 | Police have identified the victim as Jason Adam Jackson, 40, of Kansas City, Kansas. ORIGINAL REPORT | Kansas City, Kansas, police are investigating an overnight homicide near ...

A man was found shot to death inside a Kansas City apartment complex Tuesday afternoon.Kansas City police responded to a report of a shooting around 2:30 p.m. in the 6300 block of Manchester ...

A new fungal species found in Northern Ireland targets orb-weaving spiders, altering their behavior and creating a “zombie” effect. The first infected spider was discovered on the ceiling of ...

Scientists in Australia say a group of “unusually large” funnel-web spiders is actually a new species in its own right. Researchers say they used anatomical and DNA comparisons to study ...

Kansas Tourism has announced the release of the 2025 Kansas Travel Guide, a comprehensive and free resource designed to inspire exploration of the Sunflower State. The guide is available in both ...

A larger and more venomous species of one of the world's deadliest spiders has been confirmed by Australian scientists. Nicknamed 'big boy', it can grow up to 9cm (3.54 inches) compared with 5cm ...