In a quiet corner of western Thailand, researchers recently uncovered a spider so unique it defies conventional understanding. Not only is this extraordinary spider a member of an entirely new species ...

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In western Australia, in a patch of ancient forest undisturbed by people, researchers set up pitfall traps with the goal of collecting elusive spiders. Their survey yielded two rare female specimens ...

Scientists found a “large” creature with fangs behind a trapdoor in Tamil Nadu and discovered a new species, a study said and photos show. Photos from A. Khandekar via Khandekar, Thackeray, Pawar, ...

Tarantula mating season occurs in the fall, primarily in southwestern and western states. Male tarantulas wander in search of females, while females remain near their burrows. Tarantulas are not a ...