Conservationists at Chester Zoo have discovered Cheshire’s first recorded wasp spider, a striking yellow-and-black species whose arrival may be linked to rising temperatures and climate change. The unusual spider was…
A motorcycle ride near Fresno, Colombia, turned into an unexpected wildlife rescue when Junior Arboleda Franco and his son, Thiago, spotted a large tarantula sitting in the middle of the…
“I couldn’t believe it.” JC Chanowsky and his wife Angela were in their resort room when something caught their eye — a small, hairy object crawling slowly across the floor.…
Scientists have discovered a remarkable new spider in the rainforests of Cape York Peninsula, Australia, that hunts one of the region’s most aggressive insects in an astonishing way. Nicknamed the…
Researchers from several South American institutions have identified a new species of crevice weaver spider, expanding what scientists know about the Pikelinia genus. The species, named Pikelinia floydmuraria, pays tribute…
“Sharing my life with Ziggy has been amazing …” One day, while working from her home office, Kae noticed something small moving behind the corkboard on her wall. At first,…
In the United States, they’re commonly called “ladybugs,” but across the UK — and within scientific circles — these familiar red-and-black insects are known as “ladybirds.” Remarkably, a group of…
Scientists at the University of California, Davis report the discovery of a previously unrecognized trapdoor spider that lives in California’s coastal sand dunes. The species, named Aptostichus ramirezae, is closely…
The started the sweetest routine ❤️🕷️ Apple Valley Farm Sanctuary in Penrose, Colorado, is home to around 100 rescued animals lovingly cared for by Deanna and Weldon Downer. While their…
“She knows we won’t hurt her.” Allison and Nick, a couple who transformed an old school bus into their dream home, live there with their two dogs. However, several months…