Sometimes, the best survival strategy is disguising yourself like something no one wants to eat, much less mess with and dig ...

Unregulated markets could lead to species becoming vulnerable. Spiders, tarantulas and scorpions may be creepy to many, but it turns out there's a gargantuan market for arachnids as pets, and it is ...

A spotted orb weaver is shown in its web Upcountry. It is one of approximately 205 species of spiders in Hawaii, of which an estimated 77 species have been introduced by people accidentally or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A macro shot of a jumping spider covered in tiny ice crystals, sitting on a frost-dusted leaf in a winter landscape.© A-Z Animals ...

Spider webs are made from a protein fiber which we call silk. It is both strong and stretchy but not all spider silk is the same, there are several different types. Spiders produce silk using special ...

Scientists at UC Davis have discovered a new species of trapdoor spider lurking in California’s coastal sand dunes. The newly identified Aptostichus ramirezae is a close relative of Aptostichus simus, ...

(WGHP) — We’ve all been doing yard work or cleaning out the basement and experienced that jolt of fear when a spider crawls out from nowhere right towards us. Stay on top of breaking news and weather ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Seeing more spiders lately? From August into September, many homeowners begin to notice an uptick in spiders. There’s a reason. Whether you see more webs or find them inside the house, ...