A fungus that turns spiders into zombies sounds like something straight out of a horror movie. Both arachnophobes and people ...

This spider doesn’t run or hide when danger strikes. Instead, it builds a fake version of itself — and predators fall for it.

The arachnophobes have come to a decision: jumping spiders can stay. The other spiders must leave, but jumping spiders are ...

When people talk about “the biggest spider,” they’re usually mixing two different records: the longest leg span and the ...

In the 1970s, Fiat achieved success in the USA, but by the early 80s, it was compelled to withdraw from the market entirely.

When winter is upon us, we are aware of our shorter days and colder temperatures. Animals have their own adaptations for ...

Upon completion of its development, the new wasp will chew a hole in the cell wall and emerge. Some dauber species will not ...

The “extra touches” to intricate webs - known as stabilimenta - enable the eight-legged hunters to find their next meal.

The venom from the dauber’s sting acts as a preservative, keeping the prey in proper condition as a food source for the larvae. An egg is laid in each cell, stocked with several prey individuals. When ...

Learning to identify bug bites and stings will help you get the right treatment. We break down the bites of mosquitos, fleas, ...

Little did Sandra Sánchez know, when she was out working in a Key Native Ecosystem (KNE) site in North Taranaki, that she ...

The crisp chill of January might make you think the garden is asleep, but beneath the frost, the stage is already set for a summer invasion. Garden insects may be hibernating or hidden, but savvy ...