Four newly discovered tarantulas from Arabia and East Africa have pushed scientists to create a brand-new genus, Satyrex.

Some of the largest spiders in the world don’t just look terrifying, they hunt prey you wouldn’t expect. From birds to small mammals, these giants push the limits of what spiders can do. Here’s a ...

You’re walking back to the house at dusk. Thinking about dinner. Not thinking about spiders. Then you hit a web. Across the face. There’s a big shape hanging in it. If you spend a lot of time outside, ...

When people talk about “the biggest spider,” they’re usually mixing two different records: the longest leg span and the heaviest body. A few species are genuine monsters on both counts. Others are ...

Beware, Californians: It’s tarantula season. September and October are peak months for spotting male tarantulas as they roam day and night in search of mates, according to the National Park Service.