Discovered in 2023, the Whitsunday hinterland pelican spider is a specialized predator that sneaks up on its prey instead of using a web to catch food. It is nicknamed the "assassin spider." Video ...

Hidden in the leaves of a park in Australia, a “bizarre”-looking creature searched for its next meal, its “spear-like” appendages at the ready. Visiting scientists spotted the predatory animal — and ...

Sydney — With fangs that could pierce a human fingernail, the largest male specimen of the world's most poisonous arachnid has found a new home at the Australian Reptile Park where it will help save ...

One of Australia's biggest and deadliest spiders is actually three different species, researchers discover — and one of these behemoth arachnids is even bigger than the rest. Sydney funnel-web spiders ...

NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia – A reptile park in Australia is warning residents to keep their eyes peeled for a large, deadly spider species as summer approaches. The funnel-web spider is one of ...

Wildlife experts in Australia said they recently came into contact with the largest male specimen of the world's most venomous spider. Measuring 7.9 cm (3.11 inches), the arachnid named Hercules is ...

Scientists found a “bizarre” animal with “spear-like” appendages in Australia and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from M. Rix via Rix and Harvey (2024) Hidden in the leaves of a park in ...

One of Australia's biggest and deadliest spiders is actually three different species, researchers discover — and one of these ...