In Colombia’s Middle Magdalena region, a patchwork of forest corridors is linking up isolated populations of the critically ...

Scientists have long sought to understand why sea spiders keep some of their most important organs in their legs.

Eight legs, thousands of feet below... and one very unique discovery! Here's the story behind how certain sea spiders use ...

Brown recluses are small spiders known for venom that can cause swelling, blistering and a fever in humans. If you’re unsure ...

The decorator crab is a unique species of crustacean that ... Its coloring is highly unusual, with splotches of dark brown, tan, and white. Fortunately for this spider, looks aren’t everything, and ...

The brown recluse and black widow are the most common venomous spiders in the U.S., Mississippi. What are their habitats? Know how to prevent a bite.

Brown recluse spider, Loxosceles reclusa, Characteristic violin-shaped marking is visible on back. ... Crab spiders are a common sight in Kentucky. This group includes multiple species that range in ...

Fall is mating season for spiders, and while their sudden movements can startle a gardener, try to remember: They are beneficial, and they're after prey, not us.

Brown recluse spider, Loxosceles reclusa, Characteristic violin-shaped marking is visible on back. Image courtesy CDC, 1974. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images). A live Brown Recluse Spider ...

1. Black and yellow garden spider: In upland meadows the most spectacular of our native species is the black and yellow garden spider, a member of the orb-weaver group. This includes a number of ...

Let's especially applaud crab spiders when they prey on such agricultural pests as the ... (6 mm) long, oval, and rather flattened," UC IPM points out. "They are greenish or brownish and have ...