A new study by researchers at the University of Galway's School of Natural Sciences has revealed why some spiders possess ...

Spider veins tend to be small surface veins that do not cause pain and are often more of a cosmetic concern than a health issue. Varicose veins tend to be larger — and they may be characterized by ...

While the quickest recorded death from a Sydney funnel-web spider was a toddler at 13 minutes, the average is closer to 76 ...

Some species in the genus Arkys are not triangular at all and instead resemble bird droppings as further camouflage. These ...

The U.S. military is interested in ‘super spiders’ capable of producing silk with extraordinary features. Don’t worry—it sounds more terrifying than it actually is.

Animal dancing isn't just for show—it’s vital for communication, reproduction, and survival in the wild. These animals are ...

It can be tricky to determine the differences between aphids and spider mites because they look so similar. These pests ...

Perseverance discovers egg-like spherules in a Mars rock, now NASA is forming a strategy to investigate this in more detail.

Here’s a look at some of the spiders you might see in brush ... While fatalities are rare (and older people and small children are most at risk), it’s best to have a doctor look at the ...

Scales are small, hard plates that protect an animal's skin. Learn all about the 12 types of animals with scales here!

Spiders that seem interesting usually either live outside in the yard or are small enough that it seems inconsequential that they live in the house with us. The outside spiders often come in quite ...