Spiders are some of the most diverse creatures on Earth. While they can be frightening, most of them are harmless and ...

Scientists have named the 3.54-inch-long species Atrax christenseni, with a nickname of "Big Boy." Common Sydney funnel-web spiders, in comparison, can grow up to nearly 2 inches. "Our research ...

One of their most noticeable features is their long legs ... and Phoneutria keyserlingi. These spiders are often collectively referred to as "armed spiders" because of their aggressive defensive ...