Crimson red ladybug spider with surprising scientific characteristics has been discovered in Morocco and named Eresus ...

The Goliath birdeater ( Theraphosa blondi) is the world’s largest spider, with a leg span up to 30 cm (12 in). Its hairy, robust form, and fangs capable of piercing small prey, give it a looming ...

EAST LANSING, MI – Dozens of reports of invasive jumping worms across Michigan’s Lower Peninsula – and a few in the Upper – are raising concerns about damages to the state’s natural ecosystems.

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - What was once a fear of eight-legged arachnids has become a livelihood for one local woman who’s been called, “The Spider Queen.” Destinee Opgrand operates a spider ...

New Zealand is home to some impressive and sometimes scary creatures. Thanks to its isolation from other locations, animals have evolved to become unlike any others on the planet. These endemic ...

Some Yosemite National Park visitors were seen BASE jumping, an activity decried by park officials as "illegal," while staffing at the park has been limited during the ongoing government shutdown, ...

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Abilene hosted its first HERPS Exotic Reptile and Pet Expo, drawing large crowds to the Taylor County Expo Center. The recent event featured nearly 60 vendors selling a variety of animals, including ...