Learn why “spider season” and deadly Sydney funnel-web season are different, and how to stay safe when spiders are on the move.

As temperatures drop, encounters with venomous spiders like the black widow and brown recluse increase. Experts explain the ...

In this list of animals that can kill a human in minutes, we explore beautiful sea creatures, cute amphibians, funny looking fish, and unassuming insects, all of which could stop your heart beating ...

You probably know that Australia is famous for giant snakes and spooky spiders... but oh... there's so much more. Join Hank ...

There are big spiders, and then there’s the Newcastle ‘Big Boy.’ First described in the early 2000s, this spider is the largest type of funnel-web spider found in Australia. Confusion over the Big Boy ...

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 spiders ...

We discuss a big week for commercial spaceflight, a red dye ban and a scary spider species in this news roundup. If you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by ...

The infamous Sydney funnel-web spider, long considered a single species with a bite more dangerous than any other spider, has now been reclassified into three separate species. The study marks a major ...

The Sydney funnel-web spider, a highly venomous arachnid found crawling in and around Australia’s most populous city, was long thought to be a single species. But it’s actually three different species ...

Australia has a reputation for venomous wildlife, particularly spiders. A good part of that reputation comes from the deadly Sydney funnel-web spider, Atrax robustus. This particular spider has evaded ...