Australia is now on red alert. The New Zealand false widow spider, dubbed an 'alien monster' by scientists, has established ...

Scientists have long sought to understand why sea spiders keep some of their most important organs in their legs.

Asian needle ants may be small, but this invasive ant species represents a serious ecological threat to North America. Here's ...

Have you ever a noticed an anthill in your garden and started to panic? Don’t worry. Red ants might not be the garden pests ...

A small and once-overlooked spider has left scientists baffled with a novel method of killing that goes against the spider's grain. The feather-legged lace weaver spider doesn't bite and isn't ...

The mere mention of a black widow spider can send shivers down the spine, conjuring images of a deadly and lurking predator. These infamous arachnids, known for their potent venom and glossy black ...

The “unusual” Nelson cave spider is an ancient species and New Zealand’s largest native spider with legs over 5 inches long, according to officials.

An average of 33 Nelson cave spiders were counted in “Crazy Paving Cave” in 2025, up from eight in 2022, according to officials. Photo by Sebastian Doak shared by New Zealand's Department of ...

An average of 33 Nelson cave spiders were counted in “Crazy Paving Cave” in 2025, up from eight in 2022, according to officials. Photo by Sebastian Doak shared by New Zealand's Department of ...