Take the dewdrop spiders, a group of tiny tropical species that specialise in pilfering prey caught by larger orb-web spiders ...

If you thought you could outrun a spider, think again. Scientists have identified the fastest spider ever recorded, and the ...

In the dense forests of the Ecuadorian Andes, the survival of a spider relies not only on its ability to prey on insects but also on its capacity to resist a threat coming from the skies. A new study ...

They may look like spiders, but daddy longlegs belong to a different group of arachnids entirely. Here's why they're more ...

This nocturnal rainforest spider has evolved an unusually specialized hunting strategy, using a silk-powered snare to target ...

July is the high point of summer – and the perfect time to stay inside and watch some television. There's plenty to keep you ...

In the rainforests of northern Queensland, scientists found an unnamed spider in the genus Propostira that seems to target green tree ants, prey that can be as large as the spider itself. The unusual ...

Dihonov says the only way to truly deter spiders is to minimize the insect activity around your home. “No prey means no food ...

July is the high point of summer – and the perfect time to stay inside and watch some television. There’s plenty to keep you ...

The Australian ballista spider builds a spring-loaded snare that is set off by ants of one species only. The power is in the ...