A two-year study into the Australian wishbone spiders by experts from Queensland Museum, Western Australian Museum and the ...

The word "tarantula" is not commonly used in our everyday language. Yet, everyone immediately knows what it means: a large, hairy spider. Today, people might be more inclined to say "bird spider." But ...

In an arachnophobes nightmare, scientists have identified 55 new species of wishbone spiders. A massive two year project has ...

New research has unveiled a captivating electric blue tarantula species in Thailand. A team of Thai researchers encountered this spider during their expedition to Phang-Nga province in the southern ...

A two-year study into Australian wishbone spiders that saw researchers travel thousands of kilometres across eastern Australia to collect specimens ...

A team of Australian scientists has discovered 55 new species of wishbone spiders in a major study exploring some of the country''s more remote ecosystems, the University of Western Australia said on ...

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Selenobrachys ustromsupasius was discovered on Romblon Island and is not known to exist anywhere else in the world, according to the study. The ustromsupasius tarantula was found at night near the ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Indian biologist Zeeshan Mirza has identified more than 60 new-to-science species, including snakes, tarantulas and geckos across India’s ...

Scientists on an icebreaker ship have captured a number of weird and wacky animals from Antarctica's ocean floor, including a ...

The adaptability and resilience of spiders have fascinated scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. In our rapidly changing world, certain spider species have demonstrated an exceptional ability to ...

Peacock jumping spiders are known for their vibrant displays while dancing, but these moves come with a fatal risk.