The close association of spiders with Halloween probably comes from medieval times when it was believed that if you saw a ...

Ironically, the fangs of this spider are so small that they can’t really bite through clothing. The bite of the wolf spider ...

Wolf spiders are a family of mostly large, hairy and athletic arachnids. There are nearly 2,400 species of wolf spider that are found all over the world. These spiders get their name from the way ...

Female wolf spiders carry the egg sacs in their jaws, and once the babies hatch, they are carried on the mother's back for a week. Although these spiders can jump and pounce on prey, their bite does ...

A large African huntsman spider has been found in Edinburgh, after it stowed away in a traveller's suitcase. The Scottish SPCA has quarantined the 10cm spider, which was discovered at a property ...

Black widows are notorious spiders identified by the colored, hourglass-shaped mark on their abdomens. Several species answer to the name, and they are found in temperate regions around the world.

Wolf spiders from the Lycosidae family are agile hunters found globally across diverse habitats. Known for preying on ground-dwelling insects, they contribute significantly to natural pest control.

I write about the world of biology. There are over 45,000 species of spiders in existence, but here are three that are guaranteed to ... [+] send shivers down your spine—each for a different reason.

A very clever spider, if I do say so myself! Usually I want to get something for nothing — unfortunately for me it almost never works out that way. But I keep trying! I love exploring Africa.

Spider under a home Effective Pest Control Spider Pest Control Fall is when spiders are all around. Reduce a spider infe ...

The process of making necrobiotic grippers with wolf spider carcasses. Credit: Preston Innovation Laboratory, Rice University Spider legs only have muscles for retraction, while extension is ...