A new species of tarantula was just identified in Thailand — and researchers are calling it the "jewel of the forest" for its ...

An article published in Journal of Natural History reviews the mutually beneficial ecological relationships and evolutionary adaptations of tarantulas. The study reveals that the infamous spiders are ...

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A recently published article studies the mutually beneficial ecological relationships and evolutionary adaptations of tarantulas. The study reveals that the infamous spiders are actually often on ...

It might be hard to imagine, but dropping a limb or two is routine for spiders. If molting goes wrong or a leg gets stuck, the pragmatic arachnids simply detach the limb just beyond the body joint.

Unravel the mysteries surrounding tarantulas, the largest spiders in America, as this documentary delves into their unique biology, misunderstood threats, and surprising adaptations. Discover why ...

As the sun sets over the Rocky Mountains, thousands of hairy, eight-legged creatures will start to creep out of the ground on the eastern plains. It’s that time of year again — love is in the air for ...

Watch out, arachnophobes; you’re about to be seeing a lot more tarantulas around. As the weather begins to cool and the season for spooky decorations approaches, brown tarantula mating season is also ...

Sexual cannibalism in spiders – the attack and consumption of males by females before or after copulation – is very widespread. A new investigation analyses the reason behind such extreme behavior, at ...