Spiders come in all shapes and sizes, but these giant species stand out for their massive leg spans and impressive weight. Goliath Birdeater (Theraphosa blondi): Recognized as the world's largest ...

"Spiders do not usually run towards people when they sense danger. This would be like humans running towards something like Godzilla," said spider scientist Sebastian Echeverri.

Louisiana is home to numerous different species of spiders, since the state's warm climate and diverse landscape makes for the perfect environment for the arachnids. While most spiders in ...

Giant spiders are invading Britain's homes - if media reports are anything to go by. Spider identification expert Stuart Hine explains why we see more spiders in autumn, and what you should do if you ...