Scientists have discovered a new spider species in the Nerja cave in Spain. The spider measures approximately 1 millimetre in diameter. Scientists made an extraordinary discovery in the Nerja cave ...

Other spiders, however, pass by frequently. At least 20 arachnid species reside down here--giant and common house spiders, dwarf spiders, cobweb and funnel weavers--and I'm starting to suspect ...

What’s new: Your recently imported ornamental tree might have a stowaway spider or lizard hidden in its branches, a recent study warns. What’s more, these accidentally transported wildlife can ...

Of the 60,000 species of crustaceans on Earth ... Those round shells and long legs give Japanese spider crabs an arachnid-like look, hence their common name. These animals also have spines ...

These jumping spiders were discovered as a new species in 2015. Females are a dull brownish gray but — like their namesake, the peacock — male sparklemuffins pull out all the stops in the ...

The peacock jumping spider, also known as Maratus volans, has earned a reputation as the world’s cutest spider. This furry arachnid is a friend to all, and it has the dance moves to prove it. While ...

The rise of online marketplaces and demand for exotic pets, including lesser-known species like arachnids and woodlice, is driving unsustainable harvesting, often before regulations can catch up.