a record number for the species. Though they usually hunt across water surfaces in search of insects, tadpoles, and small fish like stickleback, some Fen Raft spiders have also been seen venturing ...

Biologists have discovered a new tarantula species in Cuba that is bigger and hairier than other spiders in its genus. A new study, "A hairy giant among dwarves," published this month in the ...

The gooty sapphire ornamental tarantula (Poecilotheria metallica), known for its striking blue coloration, is a highly sought-after species in the global invertebrate pet market. Native to the ...

It turned out to be a new species “Everything about this tarantula … was mind-blowing,” David Ortiz wrote in a Nov. 15 Facebook post. “It looked large and hairy, like an arboreal (tree ...

A new tarantula species, Trichopelma grande, has been discovered in western Cuba, captivating researchers with its impressive size and distinctive features. The spider is the largest and hairiest ...

Biologists have discovered a new tarantula species in Cuba that is bigger and hairier than other spiders in its genus. A new study, "A hairy giant among dwarves," published this month in the Journal ...