Scientists in Australia have discovered the fossilized remains of a trapdoor spider, the largest to date in the country. The fossilized spider was found near Gulgong, New South Wales, last week by ...

All across Australia, white-tailed spiders are common in coastal regions. Fully grown, this spider is around 12 to 18 mm (0.47 to 0.70 inches) in size. It is gray or black, with white blotches on ...

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 ...

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 ...

This is your creepy-crawly warning. Read on at your own risk. A zoo in Australia has acquired what officials there say is the largest funnel web spider they've ever seen. Measuring in at 8 ...

The Australian Reptile Park has acquired the largest male Sydney funnel-web spider. The spider is set to contribute to the park's antivenom program, officials say.

Australians facing deadly spider "bonanza" 01:03 Australians, already reeling from months of devastating bushfires, have been warned they face a potential "bonanza" of "super dangerous" funnel-web ...

The Australian funnel-web spider is the largest known male of its kind collected by a member of the public foe the Australian Reptile Park. By Esme Mazzeo. Updated on January 5, 2024 06:06PM EST.

An Australian region has been caught in webs of thousands of spiders after severe floods that have forced people — and arachnids — to find drier land. The region of Gippsland in Victoria has ...

In this Dec. 10, 2023 photo, a male specimen of the Sydney funnel-web spider is seen at the Australian Reptile Park, north of Sydney. (Caitlin Vine, Australian Reptile Park) ...

Scientists have discovered five new species and subspecies of peacock spiders in Western Australia. Dr. Jurgen Otto estimates there are now more than 60 species and subspecies of Australian peacock… ...

Thousands of spiders and their webs have blanketed bushland in Australia’s state of Victoria, after heavy rain and flooding hit the region.