Scientists have discovered a fungal species that infects spiders and appears to control their behavior, compelling them to leave their usual hiding places before succumbing to the deadly infection.

The new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, found in Northern Ireland, has been officially recognized by scientists in a recent ...

A new zombie pathogen has been discovered in Ireland. This insidious fungus infects cave spiders and alters their behavior to ...

A rare phenomenon occurred in São Thomé das Letras, Brazil, where hundreds of spiders appeared to be raining from the sky.

In an exciting development for conservation enthusiasts, scientists have discovered four new tarantula species, including a ...

What are the deadliest animal in the world? We've done the research! Jump in to read about which are the ultimate deadliest animals!

Animals are all around us. Because of their proximity, many people take for granted how truly dangerous some animals really are. Let’s discuss the 10 most dangerous animals in the world ranked by the ...

Few creatures are as fearsome as venomous snakes and scorpions. While snake venom can cause paralysis and tissue damage, ...

The University of New Mexico's Museum of Southwestern Biology, Natural Heritage New Mexico, and the New Mexico BioPark ...

(THE CONVERSATION) When people think of wildlife trade, they often picture smugglers sneaking in rare and endangered species from far-off countries. Yet most wildlife trade is actually legal, and the ...

Owning any pet is a big responsibility, but some species are a little easier to care for. Here's some tips before you pick that pet.

Remove collections of paper, boxes, rubbish piles in the house, attic, storage areas, etc. As a part of the web of life, black widow spiders are as important as any other species including deer and ...