These caterpillars carry a toxic chemical cocktail and Inquisition-like delivery implements— and their geographic range is ...
The first occurrence of a dangerous spider known as the Black Widow has been confirmed in Slovakia. The adult female arrived in Slovakia from California in a shipment of machine parts goods. She also ...
Dr. Harry Evans, Emeritus Fellow at CAB International, led scientists—including from the Natural History Museum of Denmark ...
Thanks to Tufts researchers, there’s now a solution that shoots, solidifies and even picks up objects. Alas, you can’t use it ...
Most exposures to black widow spider venom are accidental, but in a rare medical case, the exposure was intentional.
Watch turret spiders, wormlions, assassin bugs and dragonfly babies use stealth, speed and lethal weapons to dispatch their ...
Spiders, their venom and their silk pose many unsolved questions for science. A new study provides clues to better understand ...
Scientists discover three species of the famous “Sydney funnel-web spider”, including a larger and more poisonous one in ...
Chameleons are the most famous color-changing animals, but there are plenty of other animals that possess this talent.
Learn to identify and treat dangerous spider bites with expert advice on symptoms, treatments and prevention methods for the ...
The redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti) is one of Australia's most iconic arachnids. It's a member of the widow spider family, closely related to the black widow spider. They're famous for their ...
You're more likely to spot egg sacs than the spider eggs themselves. Spider egg sacs (not "egg sacks") are small, round or teardrop-shaped bundles made of silk. They're often white, cream or pale ...