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 ...

A recently published study explores the relationship between sea spiders and bacteria. Discover more and meet one of the ...

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 ...

Trinidad Chevron Tarantula. Image via Depositphotos. Climate change, characterized by rising global temperatures and altered weather patterns, impacts all forms of life. Spiders, despite their ...

A member of the family Thomisidae, goldenrod crab spiders are both crabby and spider-y. A medium-sized crab spider, these creatures are familiar garden visitors across southern Canada and the United ...

The brown recluse spider, with its elusive nature and potent venom, has garnered a fearsome reputation across parts of the United States. Often hidden out of sight, this arachnid can deliver a bite ...

On a spring morning walk, I stop to smell a painted trillium and am greeted by a goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia). Bending down for a sniff of the white and pink blooms, I am face to face with ...

These long-legged spiders are sometimes called “daddy-long legs” because of the long skinny legs that seem way too long for their body. Their bodies are around 6-10 mm and their legs stretch out even ...

The brown recluse spider is not aggressive but will bite anyone if it feels threatened, such as if you disturb it’s home, even unintentionally. A bite from these spiders will not be instantly ...