Deep in outback Australia, a group of scientists has discovered a mysterious new type of spider. Only 12 species of Kwonkan spider have been officially described and little is known about why each ...

Unfortunately for NC arachnophobes, one of these species may prefer hiding in folded linens, closets and shoes.

Brown recluse spiders are found in the Southeastern and Midwestern U.S. They prefer to live in warm, dry, and dark places, including outdoors near rocks, woodpiles, utility boxes, and under bark ...